Note: Solo voice and orchestra. The melody is played on the harmonium and flute (fife?) approximately in tandem with the singer. Performance is structured around alternating vocal and instrumental sections. The recording ends in mid-performance.
About the session: This session documents a traditional Indo-Trinidadian musical repertoire. Performances include tassa drumming, religious songs, wedding songs, and work songs.
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