Audio file

Date recorded: May 6, 1962
Contributor(s): Performer: Mathura, Mike; Performer: Gopaul, Ram; Performer: Bridgmohan; Recordist: Lomax, Alan

Subject(s):

Genre: ramayana, sacred speech, spoken

Culture: Caribbean, Trinidad

Instruments: dhantal, dholak, harmonium

Setting: Pierre Road

Location: Charlieville, Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago

Physical form: Reel to Reel

Tape number: T1087

Track Number: 6

Archive ID: T1087R06

Note: Solo voice and orchestra. Note that the melody is played on the harmonium in tandem with the voice.

Transcript:
Belongs to: Charlieville 5/62

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