I’m not exactly hibernating, but while I have various projects on the go, new posts are few and far between at the mo—so meanwhile do keep working through my previous ouevre:

• The recent film on the 1995 New Year’s rituals in Gaoluo leads to a whole series on the village, rounded up in the Gaoluo Menu at the top, starting here.
• And for context, the Hebei Menu contains many more fieldnotes, starting here.
• Apart from my own films, my You Tube channel includes playlists leading you to particular themes on this blog outlined on the homepage—a selection including
  • China: ritual and soundscape
  • Songs, to lead you to my wonderful Playlist of songs!
  • Iran (see under West/Central Asia)
  • Mozart (roundup here)
  • Noh drama (see under Japanese culture).
  • Europe: folk traditions, including east Europe, Italy, and more—flamenco has its own playlist.
  • The qin zither is exceptionally well represented online, but I rather like my succinct playlist
  • And much more—do spread the word!

Meanwhile, to follow this update on Nicolas Magriel’s voluminous sarangi site, he continues to add precious material… (see also under A garland of ragas).

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“Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible”