Living Traditions: Festival of Assam

An NCPA Presentation

‘Living Traditions’ is our ongoing series showcasing folk traditions of different regions of India. This year the focus is on the musical traditions of Assam. Major among the Seven-Sister States of North-eastern India, Assam is known for its biodiversity, wildlife, archaeological sites, oil reserves and tea plantations. Its population is an intermix of various racial stocks. Traditions and culture including languages, dresses, food habits and art forms practised by the large number of tribes that inhabit the land is a clear reflection of the overwhelming ethnic diversity.

Performance by Joi

Led by Joi Barua, singer and composer from Assam, the group has a mixed musical style incorporating elements of rock, soul, jazz, folk and world music. Inspired by and interspersed with the folklore and story-telling traditions of Assam, the group will present songs drawn from the rich folk repertoire of the region, however rendered in a contemporary style using visuals, modern expressions, arrangements and instrumentation.

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