This book explores ten traditions of folk music that have long preserved some of the many voices and diverse cultures across India. From the evocative ballads of Kashmir to the soulful rhythms of Bengal, each tradition is shaped by the region where it originated and the challenges and joys of the singers. These traditions are:The Bidesia of BiharThe Gathas and Kathas of RajasthanThe Ladishah Ballads of KashmirThe Nizami Qawwali of DilliThe Pandavani of ChhattisgarhThe Kabir Vaani of KutchThe Janapadas of KarnatakaThe Lavani of MaharashtraThe Li of the Chakhesang NagasThe Bhatiyali of Bengal Mamta Nainy explores the origins of these musical forms, and their evolution in the face of modernity, highlighting their power as a means of collective expression.
