Tag: traditional songs

  • Indigenous song keepers reveal traditional ecological knowledge in music

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    Much of this post was re-posted from “The Canadian Press” This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site — it has been condensed to meet word parameters. Authors: Dana Lepofsky, Professor in Archaeology, Simon…

  • Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan

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    Songs and dances are an expression of the Kalbelia community’s traditional way of life. Once professional snake handlers, Kalbelia today evoke their former occupation in music and dance that is evolving in new and creative ways. Today, women in flowing black skirts dance and swirl, replicating the movements of a serpent, while men accompany them…