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FOLK MUSIC FROM UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA

With its tapestry of varying customs, the state of Uttar Pradesh has a rich treasury of folk musical traditions. In its simplest forms, this music penetrates the soul of the listener, for folk songs reveal the joys and sorrows of the common folk. For village people, storytelling, folk theater and folk songs are the means by which they learn about their ancient heritage. The material for this compact disc was recorded during 1972-1999 in the state of Uttar Pradesh, concentrating on rural villages in the districts of Kanpur, Unnao, Raibarely, Lucknow, Hamirpur, and Varanasi.
The best part of recording and spending time in the villages is the simple lifestyle. Almost everybody, young or old, is engaged in some activity of daily chores. An outsider is a curiosity and everyone stares at you, directly or indirectly, especially if you have modern gadgets e.g., cameras and recording equipment and city clothing. Striking up a conv...