Rajasthan's Folk Musicians: Exploring How and Why Music Matters

Subject:

Art

Culture

History

Region:

South Asia


Connect the influences of music within a Northwestern Indian community comprising a hereditary caste of professional musicians to understand the forces behind your own. 

 

The following activities and abridged text build off “Rajasthan’s Folk Musicians Find New Ways To Play,” written by Scott Baldauf and photographed by Poras Chaudhary.

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Scan the article’s photos and captions to predicts its theme and main idea.


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Review three common influences that inspire music. Examine how these influences motivate Manganiyar musicians, and compare your findings to your favorite music.


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Review information from text and video sources. Compare the two sources for how well each helps you understand the subject of Manganiyar music.


Develop content (images and video clips) for a promotional package to tell audiences about Manganiyar music.


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