Arnold Adriaan Bake South Asian Music Collection
1. Sohrai song; 2. "Boge gupi do": Santali church song; 3. Sohrai song
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Type
sound
Duration
00:03:10
Cultures
Santali
Shelf mark
C52/1641
Recording date
1931-03
Is part of (Collection)
Arnold Adriaan Bake South Asian Music Collection
Recording locations
Kairabani (Jharkhand)
Recordist
Bake, Arnold Adriaan
Abstract
1. Sohrai song, played unisono on two large tiriya flutes. Sohrai is the Santal harvest festival in December/January (also on C52/2127, 2132: 1); 2. First two stanzas of "Boge gupi do", a church song in Santali language about keeping the church flock safe and saving those who stray from the right path. Composed by the Norwegian missionary Lars Olsen Skrefsrud (1840-1910), sung by male Santali vocalist. The full lyrics of the song are published in the Santali church song book "Sereń Puthi" (Reprint 2015: song 373, page 168). The song is still performed in Santali churches in Jharkhand. (also on C52/1642: 1 [cylinder missing at BL Sound Archive], C52/2128, and C52/2132: 2); 3. Sohrai song performed by male vocalist, ending with some spoken words. Lyrics: "For the last five years, there has been a bad harvest. Now, after five years, a good harvest has come, and we can fill our stomachs and enjoy the food." (also on C52/2132: 3); 4. Ref tone (unidentified).
Description
Bake India I, No.1: Santali music
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