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The Roy family folk music group "GANGA" CD recording "Setting Down Roots" released Feb 5 '08
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translations of each song, photos of Ganga in performances around the world and folk icon images. Introduction by Library of Congress Folklife Specialist Guha Shankar. "eloquent", "meditative quality", "defiant", "mystical", "richly textured" - Washington Post "Exceptional contributions to the increase and diffusion of knowledge about the cultures and traditions which enrich our nation and the world". - The Smithsonian Institution "…songs of spirituality, protest, love and sadness." - Span Magazine |
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27 tracks. Total time 76 min 52 sec "…talented ensemble imparting cultural and historical knowledge through its performances." - The Library of Congress "Sitting cross-legged in a semi-circle, the musicians and singers petitioned the queen mother of elephants to bless hunters; described the frustration of women unable to go out into the courtyard to dance in the light of the full moon; and lamented the struggles of the tea plantation workers' lives. Singer Hita Brata Roy, on "dotara" (a lute-like instrument), Sanjay Mishra on sitar and Broto Roy on "tabla" (hand drums) were vigorously applauded for the lovely, passionate rendering of wedding music from North Bihar. They were joined by singers Minati Roy and Krishnakali Roy who struck a small drum, cymbals and ankle bells." - The Washington Post |
| Booking now for live shows. Email: T. Gibbs at tgibbs@nas.edu or call 202-334-3340 for availability and other information. |
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