Arnold Adriaan Bake South Asian Music Collection

1. "Boeha dupulạr": traditional Santali song; 2. Doń song; 3. Doń song

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  • Type

    sound

  • Duration

    00:03:14

  • Cultures

    Santali

  • Shelf mark

    C52/1648

  • 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. "Boeha dupulạr": traditional Santali song praising brotherly love performed by male vocalist. Recording comprises the first two lines of the song. (also on C52/1643: 1, C52/2131: 4); 2. Doń song, performed by female vocal group. Songs of the doń genre are performed at Santali marriage ceremonies and can concern various topics; 3. Doń song performed by one woman. The lyrics describe the residential life of married couples who stay together and love each other; 4. Ref. tone. Reasonable quality recording.

  • Description

    Bake India I, No.8: Santali music

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