Category Archives: Musicology

“It is by now common knowledge that Adivasi artistic-creative traditions have been organically interwoven into a total way of life, which has, over generations, been developed on the basis of an eco-centric world view that considers the human world and nature as parts of the same continuum. Such traditions, whether wall/floor decorations, iconography, fine and/or performing arts, are deeply related to one another, and all of them are related to the everyday Adivasi way of life.” – Jayasri Banerjee in “Adivasi music and the public stage” (Indian Folklife, January 2002)
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Tip | Find books on tribal culture and history published in India

Posted on 05/02/2023 by website administrator
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Tip | Anthropology and more

Posted on 05/01/2023 by website administrator

Learn more about India’s tribal communities – their cultural heritage, current conditions and aspirations – with the help of the links seen below Despite their vast differences, anthropologists, including [Verrier] Elwin and [G.S.] Ghurye, as well as Srinivas and other … Continue reading →

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Tip | The distinction between “folk” and “tribal” music: Cultures that are very different

Posted on 03/01/2023 by website administrator

OVERVIEW OF INDIAN FOLK MUSIC by David Courtney | View his illustrated, up-to-date version here >> India has a very rich tradition of folk music.  The extreme cultural diversity creates endless varieties of folk styles.  Each region has its own … Continue reading →

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Video | Growing interest in rural and tribal culture: Where men, women and children dance together on many occasions

Posted on 03/01/2023 by website administrator

Sample from the search results for “santal dance video”: Women and men practicing  “Santal Folk Dance” together in a public park – Published by ansigovin on Nov 2, 2012 “Traditional Dance in South Asia” by Rolf Killius Dance and music are the oldest and … Continue reading →

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Video & Audio | Music traditions of tribal communities across India

Posted on 02/01/2023 by website administrator
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