10 Indian Traditions of Folk Music That Tell Our Stories: Ages 10+

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This book explores ten traditions of folk music that have long preserved some of the many voices and diverse cultures across India. From the evocative ballads of Kashmir to the soulful rhythms of Bengal, each tradition is shaped by the region where it originated and the challenges and joys of the singers. These traditions are:

The Bidesia of Bihar
The Gathas and Kathas of Rajasthan
The Ladishah Ballads of Kashmir
The Nizami Qawwali of Dilli
The Pandavani of Chhattisgarh
The Kabir Vaani of Kutch
The Janapadas of Karnataka
The Lavani of Maharashtra
The Li of the Chakhesang Nagas

The Bhatiyali of Bengal Mamta Nainy explores the origins of these musical forms, and their evolution in the face of modernity, highlighting their power as a means of collective expression.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Duckbill
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 3 March 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 152 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0143465570
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143465577
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 years and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 119 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 0.97 x 20.32 cm
Net Quantity ‏ : ‎ 500.00 Grams
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 – 4
Best Sellers Rank: #91,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Children’s Books on Music History #134 in Music Textbooks #487 in Music Books
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