UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: All India Radio Programs, 1965

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
Title
UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: All India Radio Programs
Dates
1965
Quantity
4 items  :  OT - 4 reels (7 1/2 ips, full-track, 7" and 5"); 4 WAV files (48 kHz, 24-bit); Duration: 1:08:08
Collection Number
1965004
Summary
Copy of several All India Radio programs (source unknown)
Repository
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Unrestricted: collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives has been collecting and curating unique ethnographic music recordings for over 50 years. Its holdings of more than 15,000 items include field recordings documenting music traditions of all kinds from most areas of the world, concert recordings of visiting musicians, and films and videos of a variety of musical events, as well as several hundred musical instruments. The Archives serves the students and faculty in the UW Ethnomusicology Program, the broader university community, Pacific Northwest tribes, and an international clientele of musicians, students, and teachers.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Contents (from tape box inserts):

Tape 1 (A.I.R. 2) - 1) "Wild Life Sanctuaries in India" - talk in English by E.P. Gee (9:25); 2) "Janmashtami" - a feature programme in French; original script in English by Suchandra Roy; translated, narrated and presented by S. Butani in French (9:20); 3) "The Mute Ambassadors" - a feature programme in French; original script in English by Rami Chabbra; translated, narrated and presented in French by S. Butani (9:00)

Tape 2 (A.I.R. 5) - 1) Dinkar Kaikini; classical vocal recital [with pakhawaj]; Dhrupad in Raga Bageshwari (9:15); 2) Surinder Kau and Prakash Kaur; Dholak Geet; folk song of Punjab (4:45)

Tape 3 (A.I.R. 6) - M. Balamuralikrishna; classical vocal recital; Smara Varam Varam - Bahuderi (5:45); 2) Dwaram Venketaswami Naidu; Violin recital - Siri Siri Narayana (3:30) and Sri Ranga Ranga (2:50)

Tape 4 (A.I.R. 7) - 1) Radhika Mohan Maitra; Sarod recital; Raga Basant Mukhari [Chatur Lal, tabla] (5:05); 2) Emani Shankar Sastri; Veena recital; Raga Sankarabharanam; Alap and Kriti set in Adi Tala of 8 Matras; composed by Tyagaraja

Transmission Data: Digital files created 4/2015 - 65-4.1.wav (38:38), 65-4.2.wav (13:13), 65-4.3.wav (13:11), 65-4.4.wav (13:16) (48 kHz, 24-bit)

Documentation: Typed notes about genres, performers, instruments.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Ethnomusicology
  • Radio

Geographical Names

  • Asia
  • India--Asia--South Asia