UW Ethnomusicology Archives concert recordings: T. Brinda/Vocal, 1977-1978

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
Title
UW Ethnomusicology Archives concert recordings: T. Brinda/Vocal
Dates
1977-1978 (inclusive)
Quantity
8 items  :  Original tapes (OT) - 3 open reels (7 1/2 ips, stereo, 1/2 track, 7 in.); Earliest copy (EC) - 1 open reel (7 1/2 ips, mono, 7 in.); 4 WAV files (48 kHz, 24-bit)
Collection Number
1978014
Summary
Performances of Indian music, recorded in the Music Auditorium, University of Washington, 1978 April 9, and at Carnegie Hall, New York, 1977 October 19. Collected by the University of Washington's Ethnomusicology Archives.
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.

Archival recordings are available for on-site listening. Depending on collection deposit agreements, copies of some materials may be obtained by researchers. Students are particularly encouraged to utilize archival materials to assist with class projects and help prepare for their own field work. The Archives employs several students each year and works informally with most ethnomusicology students as they begin to consider recording format options, equipment purchase, the practical problems of documentation in the field, and other issues related to their research. Students and other researchers are invited to deposit their field collections in the Archives, which offers secure storage and computer catalog access to all materials.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Performers (1978 April 9 concert): T. Brinda/voice; Vegavahini Vijayaraghavan/voice; Guruvayur Dorai/mridangam; John Suter/tanpura.

Reel 4 (78-14.4 EC) is a mridangam solo by G. Dorai recorded at Carnegie Hall, New York, 1977 October 19 (performance of Subbulakshmi).

Contents:

Tape 1: Tuning; Varnam - "Chalamela"; Kriti - "Aparadamula"; Tuning; Kriti - "Vidulaku"; Tuning; Kriti - "Gnana Mosaga."

Tape 2: Tuning; Kriti - "Janani Ninuvina"; Applause and announcement; Tuning; Kriti - "Etunamina"; Kriti - "Morabetite"; (mridangam solo) (continued on next tape).

Tape 3: (mridangam solo) (continued); (vocalists rejoin); Tuning; Artist's announcement; Padam; Javali - "Sakhi Prana"; Tuning; Artist's announcement; Padam; Artist's announcement; Javali; Artist's announcement; Tillana.

Tape 4: (vocalists); mridangam solo; (vocalists).

Reels 1-4 digitized March 2016 (WAV, 48 kHz, 24-bit) - 78-14.1.wav (38:33), 78-14.2.wav (48:00), 78-14.3.wav (40:14), 78-14.4.wav (11:14).

Total duration: 2:18:01.

Documentation: Concert program; original archive sheets (details re: ragas and talas).

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Original tapesReturn to Top

3 audiotapes
Description
Reel 1
Reel 2
Reel 3

Earliest copiesReturn to Top

1 audiotapes
Description
78-14.4 EC: Reel 4

WAV filesReturn to Top

4 audio files
Description
78-14.1: Digital file 1
78-14.2: Digital file 2
78-14.3: Digital file 3
78-14.4: Digital file 4

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Classical Music--Carnatic
  • Concerts
  • Ethnomusicology
  • Video recordings in ethnomusicology

Geographical Names

  • India--Asia--South Asia
  • Seattle (Wash.)
  • South India

Form or Genre Terms

  • Video recordings

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Brinda, T. (performer)
    • Dorai, Guruvayur (performer)
    • Vijayaraghavan, Vegavahini (performer)