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  DANCING WITH DEVTAS: DRUMS, POWER AND POSSESSION IN THE MUSIC OF GARHWAL, NORTH INDIA

  ANDREW ALTER

  In the Central Himalayan region of Garhwal, the gods (devtas) enjoy dancing. Musicians - whether ritual specialists or musical specialists - are therefore an indispensable part of most entertainment and religious events. In shamanistic ceremonies, their incantations, songs and drumming 'make' the gods possess their mediums. In other contexts, such as dramatic theatrical renditi...

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