The JVC video anthology of world music and dance. Sri Lanka, Nepal & Bhutan. South Asia V. Volume 15

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This is part of the 30-volume JVC Video Anthology of Music and Dance of the World. Sri Lanka - Vol 15. 15-1: Tovil - dance ritual for driving away evil spirits.15-2: Dance based on the Kohomba kankariya ceremony: "Asne". 15-3: Dance based on a ritual to Devol: "Telme". 15-4: Dance from Perahara festival: "Ves". 15-5: Dance based on a ritual to Devol: "Devol". 15-6: Pancha turya - five-instrument ensemble. 15-7: Hunting song of the Vedda. Nepal - 15-8: Gaine [musicians' caste] song with sarangi [bowed lute]: "Krishna murari" 15-9: Dhime, dapa khin, dholak and madal -drum solo.15-10: Dapa khala - Hindu devotional song. 15-11: Lamaist ritual music.15-12: Masked dance-drama: "Mahakali pyakhan". Bhutan - 15-13: Chain - masked dance-drama.

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48 minutes

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Alexander Street

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