Introduction: Situating the Rural in Musical Imaginaries of Nation, Region, and Identity

AI GENERATED: This paper explores the role of music in shaping national and regional identities in rural contexts, particularly through the lens of historical events such as the Tebhaga peasant rebellion in Bengal. It examines how songs produced during significant agrarian movements, like those by the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA), serve as vehicles for political expression and cultural critique. Additionally, it discusses the contributions of notable musical figures like Bishnuprasad Rava and highlights the significance of women's work songs as reflections of socio-economic realities, emphasizing music's role in articulating struggles, identities, and societal conditions.
Author(s): Sumangala Damodaran
Date Published: 2019

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