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Burial of Ariyan Rajamannan: A traditional king of the Mannan tribe – Kerala

Tradition and modernity go hand in hand for Kerala’s exotic Mannan tribe. A Harikumar, Deccan Herald, Thiruvananthapuram | To read the full report, click here >> The [Mannan] tribe, which …

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Songs that created an emotional bridge between the tribes of Arunachal and the people of Assam

Itanagar, November 6, 2011 Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday mourned the demise of noted singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika, who was emotionally attached with the state in its cultural evolution, with Chief Minister …

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Khasi traditional musicians perform ahead of heavy metal band

Traditional musicians perform ahead of Scorpions gig Friday, December 7, 2007, 16:34 [IST] Shillong, Dec 7 (UNI) Ahead of German heavy metal band ‘Scorpions’ performing live in Meghalaya next week, Khasi …

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Video | Khasi music and education – how a local tradition secularizes itself

At the Martin Luther Christian University in Shillong, traditional Khasi music is taught as a post-graduate subject. The interview concludes with a brief vocal and instrumental performance by Kerius Wallang. Watch Khasi music …

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Video | Khasi cultural heritage taught and promoted by Snap Paka

Being rooted in the Seng Khasi movement, members of the “Snap Paka” school ensemble celebrate their culture and religion by playing several music instruments in traditional attire. The thanksgiving festivities of rural communities provide senior musicians with an opportunity to …