Narmada Bachao Andolan is pleased to announce

Amu Adivasi

Tribal Songs from the Narmada Valley

Introduced by Medha Patkar

Singers: Somi, Shevanti, Jangli, Sabli, Hira, Ramki, Somni, Kagdya, Gulabia, Bablya, Raisingh, Shamsingh

... an audio recording of 11 songs in Pavri language sung by adivasi women and men, expressing their history, identity, and struggle in their own inimitable idiom

... with commentary by Medha Patkar and translation of the songs printed on the inlay card.

... includes classics such as "Zindabad Kare Vo," "Bandhe Bandhe Bandhe Re," "Maru Salu Debaru Sipahi," as well as rarely heard pieces such as "Rani Kajol Puriya," and "Sarkar Taru Kursi."

... and rousing slogans following each song!

Contact details

Donations: Rs. 35 (Cassette)/ Rs. 100 (CD)

Bangalore:      Mashood / Prasanna (080) 5275173
Calcutta:       Earth Care Books Subrato / Vinita (033) 2229 6551
Chennai:        Shanti / Priya / Balaji (044) 2811 5058
Cochin:         Geo (0484) 2426506
Delhi:          Sunita / Priti (011) 4324501
Hyderabad:      Rahul (040) 2766 0779, Samyukta (040) 5563-9493
Mumbai:         Pervin (022) 2218 4779, Ravi & Aravinda (022) 2556 6703
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