Mahagita : harp and vocal music of Burma.

Other author Myint Maung, U, 1937-2001.
Other author Yi Yi Thant, Daw.
Other author Smithsonian/Folkways Recordings.
Format Audio (Streaming)
Publication InfoWashington, DC : Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, ℗2003.
Description1 online resource (76 min.)
Supplemental Contenthttps://go.openathens.net/redirector/ecu.edu?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?GLMU;73867
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Portion of title Harp and vocal music of Burma
Contents In praise of the Burmese harp (12:01) -- The glory of the king (6:20) -- Rain and a princess (11:13) -- Lonely in the forest (8:57) -- A huntsman enchanted (9:10) -- Longing in a forest glade (5:48) -- The twelve royal gates (6:50) -- The king's potency (7:54) -- Waiting (8:08).
General note"The generous support of the Asian Cultural Council made it possible to produce these recordings."
General notePreviously issued as compact disc.
General noteProgram notes by Ward Keeler in English (25 p. : ill.) inserted in original container.
General noteTraditional Burmese instrumental music with voice.
Bibliography noteBibliography and discography (p. 23-24) on insert.
Performer Inle Myint Maung, arched harp ; Yi Yi Thant, vocals, sái (bells) and wáa (bamboo clapper).
Date/time/place of a event noteRecorded at Khin Sabe Oo Studios, Rangoon, Burma, January 2000.
UPC 093074049228