"Ustad Sultan Khan & Ustad Zakir Husain - Sur Taal"
I hadn't heard of that, either. It caught my eye as I thought its subject matter might be that of an Estonian story / short film, but I've just checked and that is called "Suur Töll".
Sur apparently corresponds to a musical note, and Taal to the beat or rhythm in, I think, Sanskrit. The Estonian translates as 'big mess' which I've interpreted as '(a) heavy toll'.
This short (14 mins) animation film is outstanding, as is its soundtrack which is reminiscent of Children Of The Stones' in parts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DUhv7lTAuk (1980)
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