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Ka Sohlyngngem
This songbook is the outcome of a project to conserve and promote the musical compositions of the late H Teslet Pariat, a renowned Khasi songwriter who composed many folk songs, but without music notations. The absence of notations posed the risk of his works being lost over time. From various sources we were able to obtain recordings of some of his songs. We have added musical notations, and edited and translated the lyrics for 10 of his songs. The songbook features these songs with both Western staff and tonic solfa notations. Audio recordings of the songs are also included. The authors have provided basic performance directions and rhythmic patterns for the ksing, traditional drum, and the duitara, a traditional stringed instrument.
Bird Folktales of Meghalaya for Children
How the Peacock Got his Beautiful Feathers How the Phreit Bird Saved the World from Darkness, The Cooing of the Doves and Pigeons, The Hornbill and the Rooster, How Peacocks Came on This Earth, The Banyan Tree and the Dohsurae Bird, How the Bulbul Got His Red Bum, How the Woodpecker Got His Red Crest.