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O ti le la la e ravann

Title
O ti le la la e ravann / Abaim.
Publication
  • Beau Bassin, Mauritius : Abaim, [2016]
  • ©2016

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Additional Authors
  • Heise, Diana
  • Group Abaim (Musical group : Mauritius), performer.
  • Abaim (Organization : Mauritius), issuing body.
Description
190 pages : illustrations (some color), music; 24 cm +
Summary
This book, with accompanying DVDs, explores various aspects of the ravann, a type of frame drum closely associated with the era of slavery in Mauritius. It includes historical essays, a guide to traditional drum contruction methods, and a 30 step-by-step tutorial on performance, together with a system of musical notation.
Alternative Title
Konn li, aprann zwe li = Know it, learn it
Subject
  • Ravanne > Mauritius > History
  • Ravanne > Construction > Mauritius
  • Ravanne > Instruction and study > Mauritius
  • Frame drums > Mauritius > History
  • Frame drums > Construction > Mauritius
  • Frame drums > Instruction and study > Mauritius
  • Folk music > Mauritius > History and criticism
Genre/Form
  • Documentary films.
  • Folk music.
Note
  • Contents of accompanying DVDs: 1. Lame la kone = The hand that knows -- Lintrodiksion = Introducing O ti le la la e / Diana Heise. 2. Explikasion = Explanation of DAFIL -- Aprann zwe = Learn to play -- Bann morso = All songs / Diana Heise.
Language (note)
  • In Mauritian French Creole with English translation.
LCCN
6091410558483
OCLC
  • ocn989067763
  • SCSB-8783309
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library