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Folk music from Sri Krishna Puram, Kerala, India: a narration, translation and discussion of the lyrics. [Phonotape]

Title
Folk music from Sri Krishna Puram, Kerala, India: a narration, translation and discussion of the lyrics. [Phonotape]
Author
Nambudiri, Krishnan
Publication
1976.

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Spoken word recordingUse in library *MGZT 5-552Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
Miller, Elizabeth Ann
Description
1 reel : 1 7/8 in. per sec.; (5 in.)
Donor/Sponsor
Asia Dance Project, JDR 3rd Fund.
Subject
  • Dance > India > Kerala
  • Music > India > Kerala
  • Kathakali
  • Kaikoikali
  • Snake dances
  • Trance dances
  • Audiotapes > Nambudiri, K
Note
  • Interview by Elizabeth Miller, recorded June 18, 1976 in New York City.
  • Duration: 1 hour, 55 min.
  • For transcript of interview, see *MGZMT 5-552.
  • For tape recording of the folk music discussed, see *MGZT 5-551.
Local note
  • AWAITING PRESERVATION. NOT AVAILABLE FOR LISTENING.
Contents
SUMMARY: Krishnan Nambudiri, exponent of Kathakali dance, comments upon a recording of Kerala folk music which is heard in the background during the interview. He explains the stories and characters; discusses the nomadic singers or Thullals; the Nayar people and their snake worship; trance dances; the role of women; Kaikoikali; Kathakali; and emergence of styles.
Call Number
*MGZT 5-552
OCLC
NYPY807029005-R
Author
Nambudiri, Krishnan.
Title
Folk music from Sri Krishna Puram, Kerala, India: a narration, translation and discussion of the lyrics. [Phonotape]
Imprint
1976.
Local Note
AWAITING PRESERVATION. NOT AVAILABLE FOR LISTENING.
Local Subject
Dance -- India -- Kerala.
Music -- India -- Kerala.
Kathakali.
Kaikoikali.
Snake dances.
Trance dances.
Audiotapes -- Nambudiri, K.
Added Author
Miller, Elizabeth Ann.
Research Call Number
*MGZT 5-552
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