CONTENTS:- Foreword, Preface, List of Illustrations, Assam-an Overview, Bihu-a reflection of Assam's Ethos, Changing melieo of Bahog Bihu, The Performance, The Music, The Musical Instruments , Bihu in Urban Setting, Personel interviews and recordings,
DESCRIPTION
This book is an attempt to establish a discipline of academic importance of Bihu songs from an ethnomusicological perspectives. Although a fairly good number of books and article have been written on these songs, the need for considerable survey and research, especially in its musical aspects, is now being felt, particularly by those involved with its study as an academic persuit.
