UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Sarah Loudon field recordings, 1983

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Loudon, Sarah
Title
UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Sarah Loudon field recordings
Dates
1983
Quantity
3 items  :  OT - 3 audio cassettes (Type II); WD - 6 compact discs (digital, stereo); Duration: 4:30:00
Collection Number
2003009
Summary
Recorded in Rajasthan and Delhi, India during field research conducted in 1983.
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

Content summary:

Tape 1 - Langa 1: Nizamuddin Khan and Nekh Muhammed (Delhi)

Tape 2 - Langa 3: Rehmet, Jallaluddin, Hanif Khan, Bhike Khan (Delhi)

Tape 3 - Langa 4: Baranawa Allauddin and Shumar Khan.

See collector's fieldnotes for more detailed contents description.

Durations: OT (audio cassettes): Tape 1, Side A: 42:00, Side B: 47:00; Tape 2, Side A: 45:25, Side B: 47:00; Tape 3, Side A: 46:00, Side B: 46:00.

Documentation: Photocopies of original cassette wrappers and fieldnotes.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Description Dates
2003009-0001: Langa 1
1 audiotape : Audio Cassette; Tracks: 19
Content summary: Langa 1: Nizamuddin Khan Langa/sarangi; Nekh Muhammed/main vocals; recorded in Delhi. See collector's fieldnotes for more detailed contents description. Durations: OT (audio cassette): Tape 1, Side A: 42:00, Side B: 47:00.
1983-06-23
2003009-0002: Langa 3
1 audiotape : Audio Cassette; Tracks: 14
Content summary: Langa 3: Rehmet Khan/harmonium, main vocals; Jallaluddin Khan/Sindhi sarangi, vocals; Hanifa Khan/Sindhi sarangi, vocals; Bhike Khan/kartal; Rana Pratap Mukherjee/dholak; recorded in Delhi. See collector's fieldnotes for more detailed contents description. Durations: OT (audio cassette): Tape 2, Side A: 45:25, Side B: 47:00
1983-07-21
2003009-0003: Langa 4
1 audiotape : Audio Cassette; Tracks: 13
Content summary: Langa 4: Musicians in Baranawa; Allauddin Khan/vocals and Shumar Khan/vocals, sarangi; recorded in Baranawa Village, Rajasthan. See collector's fieldnotes for more detailed contents description. Durations: OT (audio cassette): Tape 3, Side A: 46:00, Side B: 46:00.
1983-08-08

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Ethnomusicology

Geographical Names

  • Asia
  • India--Asia--South Asia
  • North India
  • Rajasthan

Form or Genre Terms

  • Field recordings