The theatrical aspect of traditional dances of India are probably rooted in tribal dances: Pandit Birju Maharaj in “Tribal dances of India”

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Tribal dances of India by Robin D Tribhuwan; Preeti R Tribhuwan. New Delhi: Discovery Pub. House, 1999. ISBN 8171414435 (Rs. 2000) From the Foreword by Padma Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj Tribals or adivasis in India, have been the first settlers of the undistributed forests, mountains, and valleys, where in they have developed various domains of socio-cultural life. Music, … Read more

Methods of doing advocacy on behalf of the Adivasis of Assam: A one day seminar on 26 June 2015 – Jharkhand

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This year we are organizing a one day seminar on the methods of doing advocacy on our demand for ST status to the adivasis of Assam. We hope that this seminar could show the individuals and organizations especially in Dumka a way to network with individuals and groups who may already be working or may … Read more

Video | Adivasi Academy & Museum of Adivasi Voice at Tejgadh – Gujarat

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Video by Julian Silverman & Leo Dale © 2011 The Adivasi Academy in Gujarat, India is a centre of academic excellence for the participation and empowerment of tribal communities

Cadence and Counterpoint, Documenting Santal Musical Traditions: An exhibition and publication “conferring upon ethnic and tribal art recognition and dignity” – New Delhi

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SHAILAJA TRIPATHI, The Hindu, April 23, 2015 “An extensive exhibition of Santhal music explores the changing face of the distinct tradition and why we need to restore it to its original form” The exhibition at the National Museum till May 17 On 15 April 2015 the exhibition “Cadence and Counterpoint: Documenting Santal Musical Traditions” was … Read more

Adivaani’s Santal Creation Myth at the National Museum – New Delhi

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Photos and information courtesy Dr. Ruchira Ghose and Project Management Unit, National Museum © 2015 Adivaani’s co-founder Ruby Hembrom provided help and advice for the displays at the National Museum New Delhi during the recent exhibition on Santal music. | For more information and slideshow, click here >>