Hallo all, I am asked to write an article on "indian story telling tradition" or how it is developing / changing in the last 100 years. Story is mythology or entertaining stories, in fact all sorts of stories in oral tradition. Singing, theater, puppets etc.etc are to be included.
As in this group there are members from all parts of india, I am taking the liberty of putting this question here. Your answer please in a personal mail to me. >From Maharashtra I know Kirtan, Puran, Pravachan, Bharud and some other >storytelling-"types". I don't know, how or what ways were / are being used in >other parts of the country, though I found some information on bauls, >Burrakatha and some dances in Southindia. I am searching further in internet >but perhaps you might give me some tips about Folk-tradition. Do you know any E-group, discussing story-telling or other traditions in india? Do you know someone, who can give me more information? Do you know good links? I understand Marathi, Hindi and English, no other indian language, I am afraid. If you have any first hand experiences, say from your childhood or otherwise, or if you have any Fotos, which you can send to me? I don't think, they will be published, but in that case, I shall certainly ask you first for permission. TIA and excuse me for this OT Nalini
