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Dancing with Devtas: Drums, Power and Possession in the Music of Garhwal, North India
part of the SOAS Studies in Music series
- Binding:
- Hardback
- Pages:
- 302
- Published:
- April 27, 2008
- Dimensions:
- 156x234x0 mm.
- Weight:
- 725 g.
Delivery:
2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 22, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
Description of Dancing with Devtas: Drums, Power and Possession in the Music of Garhwal, North India
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.
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