Dancing with devtas: drums, power and possession in the music of garhwal, north india
Auteur :
Alter, Andrew
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780754656692
Date de publication :
28 avr. 2008
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
730 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
In the Central Himalayan region of Garhwal, the gods (devtas) enjoy dancing and come on to their mediums when musicians play and 'make' them dance. This book examines music and musical practice in Garhwal from an analytical perspective that explores the nexus between musical sounds and performance events.