Kali ritual singing (II) (part 2)

Audio file
Date recorded: July 15, 1962
Contributor(s): Performer: Madras drummers; Performer: Unidentified; Performer: Souprayen, Edouard; Performer: Prêtre, Grand; Performer: Govindin, Benjamin; Recordist: Lomax, Alan
Subject(s):
Genre: sacred song
Culture: French Antillian, Guadeloupe
Instruments: cymbals, matalon, voice
Location: Capesterre Belle-Eau, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, France
Physical form: Reel to Reel
Tape number: T1164
Track Number: 1
Archive ID: T1164R01
Note: This performance features prominent call-and-response between lead singer and chorus. It takes place before the altar of Kali.
Belongs to: Capesterre Belle-Eau 7/62
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