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They Sing the Wedding of God: An Ethnomusicological Study of the Mahadevji ka byavala as Performed by the Nath-Jogis of Alwar
John Napier
They Sing the Wedding of God: An Ethnomusicological Study of the Mahadevji ka byavala as Performed by the Nath-Jogis of Alwar
John Napier
"In Rajasthan, India, a caste of musicians and mendicants, the Nath-Jogis, sing stories of kings, and of a god, Mahadeva, Shiva, who must abandon his world. This book represents the first detailed ethnomusicological study of the music of this caste. It offers a transcription, translation and musical and ethnographic analysis of one performance, by Kishori Nath"--Provided by publisher.
275 pages, black & white illustrations, printed music items
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | June 12, 2013 |
ISBN13 | 9780786471409 |
Publishers | McFarland & Co Inc |
Pages | 352 |
Dimensions | 178 × 254 × 18 mm · 608 g |
Language | English |