This book is an attempt to establish a discipline of academic importance of Bihu songs from an ethnomusicological perspective. Although a fairly good number of books and articles have been written on these songs, the need for considerable survey and research, especially in its musical aspects, is now being felt, particularly by those involved with its study as an academic pursuit. It is a result of an extensive field work, hours of recordings (both video and audio), interviews of performers and also non performers to take their views about Bihu songs. This is a step towards fulfilling the need for research and creating awareness and interest in these priceless gems.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Utpola Borah
Born and brought up in Guwahati, Assam, Utpola is a promising vocalist (Hindustani classical), undertaking her advance traininjg from Padmashree (Dr) Prabha Atre of Kirana Gharana and Mrs. Malashree Prasad of Benaras Gharana. After finishing the academic studies in music and Diploma in tourism Management from Bombay, she completed her doctoral from the University of Delhi, under Padmabhushan Prof. Debu Chaudhuri, AIR and Doordarshan artist, she has given number of lectures and demonstrations in India and Abroad. Currently she is working at the Archive and Research Center for Ethnomusicology, American Institute of Indian Studies, Gurgaon, Haryana.
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