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Cadence and Counterpoint: Documenting Santal Musical Traditions

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ISBN Number 9789383098927
Author Information Edited by Johannes Beltz, Marie-Eve Celio-Scheurer, Ruchira Ghose
Copyright Year 2015
Edition Number 1st Edition
Format Book
Binding Flexiback
Dimensions (H x W x D) 29.5 x 21.5 x 1 (cms)
Language English
Imprint Niyogi Books
Page Count
Publication Date July, 2015
Stock Status Out of Stock

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The Santals comprise the single largest tribal community in India. Though spread across the eastern states-Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and beyond – they yet form a distinct geography and culture.

The Santals are best known outside their community for their rich and distinct seren-enec or song-dance traditions. There is an intimate relationship between music, dance, musical instruments, language and performance within a particular setting and socialization. The book documents these musical traditions and their expression in a changing landscape

This book is an outcome of a collaborative project between the Museum Rietberg, Zurich and the Crafts Museum, New Delhi, to document tangible and intangible heritage.

The editorial team of the book comprises Johannes Beltz, Museum Rietberg, Zurich Marie-Eve Celio-Scheurer, Museum Rietberg, Zurich Ruchira Ghose, Crafts Museum, New Delhi

with Mushtak Khan, Crafts Museum, New Delhi Krittika Narula, Crafts Museum, New Delhi

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