Andrew Alter: 1 book

Book cover of Dancing with Devtas: Drums, Power and Possession in the Music of Garhwal, North India
by Andrew Alter
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2016

In the Central Himalayan region of Garhwal, the gods (devtas) enjoy dancing. Musicians - whether ritual specialists or musical specialists - are therefore an indispensable part of most entertainment and religious events. In shamanistic ceremonies, their incantations, songs and drumming 'make' the...
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