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Music from Niyamgiri hills
These songs were recorded in Niyamgiri hills, Odisha. The adivasi communities here have struggled hard to nurture and preserve their forests from being destroyed illegally by mining companies. The songs talk about the close bond that these communities share with their NiyamRaja- their god, which is their forests and hills. The peaceful forms of their…
Bastar Tunes
These songs were sung by a bunch of young women, after hours, in a hostel in the hinterlands of Bijapur district, Bastar region, Chhattisgarh. Despite the high conflict that the community is faced with, in the midst of raging battles between the State and the Naxalites, young voices thrive to express tiny every day…
Song from Niyamgiri- Jo Di Basa
A song from Niyamgiri hills, Odisha about the beautiful language of Kui of the Dongria Kondh adivasi community. This video includes the gist of the meaning in english, as well as the lyrics for you to appreciate, sing along and express your solidarity with the people of Niyamgiri, who continue to strive to protect their…
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We are looking for support for documenting songs and positive stories of non violent and artistic expressions of resilience in Chattisgarh. The songs would be documented in audio, video as well as pictorial formats (photo stories) that we will disseminate in bangalore and other places – if we find an audience and resources for this….
The Train Journey to Muniguda
The Train Journey To Muniguda Watch this video!
The music of Nyamgiri
Drinju Krushaka from Niyamgiri plays the Gnnohi Watch this Video!
Mahua Tripps 