The JVC video anthology of world music and dance. Thailand & Myanmar (Burma). Southeast Asia II. Volume 7

Description

This is part of the 30-volume Video Anthology of Music and Dance of the World. Thailand: 7-1: Fawn tien - candle dance. 7-2: Ram sat chatri - ceremonial introduction of dance-drama. 7-3: Khon - masked dance-drama: "Prince Rama's fight with the Devil King Thosakanth, from the Ramakian. 7-4: Dance-drama: "Chui-chai Prahm" ("Chui-chai of a Brahmin") 7-5: Jakhc - three-string zither, with ensemble: "Lao Phaen". 7-6: Khlui - flute solo: "Phya kruan" 7-7: So sam sal - bowed lute solo: "Khaek mon". 7-8: Kruang sal - string ensemhle: "Lao duong duen". 7-9: Molam - song and dance genre. Myanmar (Burma) - 7-10: Classical music in the yo-daya style: "Mo bwe nan thein" ("Song of the rain god"). 7-11 Monkey play. 7-12 Hsaing-waing ensemble: Overture - 7-13: Salutation dance. 7-14 Dance to pray for the protection of the spirits. 7-15: Saung - baris solo. 7-16: Drum dance. 7-17: Dance performance: Pledge of love. 7-18: Puppet dance.

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58 minutes

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