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The Poet's Song: 'Folk' and its Cultural Politics in South Asia
The Poet's Song: 'Folk' and its Cultural Politics in South Asia
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This book explores the 'folk performance genre of Kobigaan, a dialogic song-theatre form in West Bengal, India, and Bangladesh, showing how it has undergone changes and raises questions of authenticity and cultural politics. It captures live performances through ethnographies and explores issues of gender, marginalization, and representation, highlighting the issues of artistic agency, empowerment, cultural labor, and heritage.
Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 23 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This captivating book delves into the captivating world of Kobigaan, a unique and dynamic folk performance genre found in contemporary West Bengal, India, and Bangladesh. It explores the rich tapestry of this genre, which is often perceived as a nearly extinct art form, and reveals its surprising resilience in the region. Through meticulous research and ethnographic observations, the author unveils the profound transformations that Kobigaan has undergone, raising important questions about authenticity, patronage, and cultural politics.
The book takes readers on a journey through diverse landscapes, from village rituals to urban festivals, and from the silver screen to television and new media platforms. It captures the essence of Kobigaan through vivid live performances, providing a deep understanding of the genre from the perspectives of its practitioners. At the same time, it delves into the critical issues that permeate any performance genre, including gender, marginalization, and representation.
Drawing on a wealth of case studies, the book highlights the complex interplay of artistic agency, empowerment, cultural labor, heritage, rituals, authenticity, creative industries, media, gender, and identity politics. It sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that arise within this dynamic realm, offering valuable insights into the complex dynamics of performance and its impact on society.
As a significant contribution to South Asian folklore and performance studies, this book expands the horizons of knowledge in these fields. It also resonates with scholars and enthusiasts of literature, social and cultural movements, ethnomusicology, and the politics of performance. Kobigaan: A Dialogic Song-Theatre in Contemporary West Bengal serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in exploring the vibrant and diverse cultural heritage of South Asia.
Weight: 750g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367903138
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