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Monologue on the advent of Sunni Islam in Zangskar

Description: Ghulam Abbas describes Sunni Islam in the Zangskar region, beginning with the tale of a Leh king dispatching his son to govern Zangskar. In a poignant letter to his father, the prince pleads for his companion "Ju," a Muslim, to join him. This tale takes a pivotal turn when Ju, desiring halal meat, invites a Muslim butcher to Zangskar. The butcher’s eventual settlement and matrimony mark the beginning of the Muslim community in the region. Abbas also draws attention to the abodes of these early … more
Date: September 28, 2020
Duration: 3 minutes 13 seconds
Creator: Shaikh, Maaz
Location: None

Personal narrative of two sisters from Karsha village

Description: Tshering Garmo and Tshering Dolma, sisters from the village of Karsha in Zangskar, share personal narratives about their family and life in Zangskar. Assisted by Sonam Phalkay, we delve into memories of his grandmother and her younger sister. A candid pre-interview exchange unfolds between the Tshering sisters and Chhuskit Angmo (Sonam's mother) while the recording equipment was being set up, which enriches the narrative. Recorded in Youlang village, Ladakh Union Territory, India.
Date: September 28, 2020
Duration: 8 minutes 52 seconds
Creator: Shaikh, Maaz
Location: None

Tape 95 Side A

Description: Akha songs and narratives. 0-27 Hani, Mòjiang xiàn, Akha word list. gloss 421-450; 27-[end] Àbɔ́qɔ: mì dàq sjhí ŋɛ tshɔ́ ŋö́ ŋö́ ə. Mɛ-bý 12/10-82
Date: 1982-08-28/1982-10-12
Duration: 31 minutes 33 seconds
Creator: Hansson, Inga-Lill

Tape 94 Side B

Description: Hani, Mòjiang xiàn, Akha word list. Informant 6 and 7, both until gloss 420; Informant 3 glosses 421-507; glosses 508-. 28-29 Aug.-82.
Date: 1982-08-28/1982-08-29
Duration: 31 minutes 23 seconds
Creator: Hansson, Inga-Lill

Tape 41 Side B

Description: Akha songs and narratives. 0-10 Mì-lu: tshɔ́ ŋö ŋö ə́ ; 10-20 Ásɔ̀q: Humans and spirits; 20-21 Ásɔ̀q: mádɛ daó ə̀ qá-kɔq' 21-22 Ásɔ̀q: ə lə bì ə dɔ̀-khɔ̀, jà nɛ̀ bì ədɔ̀-khɔ̀; 22-30 Ásɔ̀q: àgö. 28/2-78
Date: February 28, 1978
Duration: 32 minutes 07 seconds
Creator: Hansson, Inga-Lill
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Akha notebook 89

Description: Handwritten notes and transcriptions of conversations about traditional health practices, funerals, and buying and selling and traditional narratives about tigers. Continued from Notebook 88.
Date: 1978-03-28/1978-11
Creator: Hansson, Inga-Lill
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Akha notebook 87

Description: Handwritten notes and transcriptions of conversations about death rituals, Akha funerals, hunting taboos, traditional health practices, and marriage. Continued from Notebook 86.
Date: 1978-02-28/1978-11
Creator: Hansson, Inga-Lill
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Akha notebook 83

Description: Handwritten notes and transcriptions of riddles, personal narratives, and descriptions of daily life in an Akha village. Continued from Notebook 82.
Date: December 28, 1977
Creator: Hansson, Inga-Lill

Personal narrative about the 2022 Assam floods

Description: Bijan Barman describes his experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a retired government worker with a high school education who speaks Bengali, Hindi, and Assamese in addition to Dimasa. He is 64 years old at the time of recording.
Date: September 28, 2022
Duration: 5 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: Kharigapsa, Dibyajyoti

Personal narrative about the 2022 Assam floods

Description: Bijan Barman describes his experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a retired government worker with a high school education who speaks Bengali, Hindi, and Assamese in addition to Dimasa. He is 64 years old at the time of recording.
Date: September 28, 2022
Duration: 5 minutes 45 seconds
Creator: Kharigapsa, Dibyajyoti
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Conversation about pesticides in agriculture

Description: Balbir and Hardev discuss whether pesticides should be used in agriculture. Balbir suggested the topic, since both participants are involved in agricultural work. The recording was made at Balbir's home in Rakchham village.
Date: May 28, 2019
Duration: 11 minutes 01 second
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine

Tape 38 Side B

Description: Akha narratives. Continued from Side A. 0-45 Riddles III. 45-end Mì-jàq: àú djala. Continued on 39.
Date: November 28, 1977
Duration: 31 minutes 42 seconds
Creator: Hansson, Inga-Lill

Tape 37 Side A

Description: Akha narratives. 0-58 Conversation about book on Denmark 28/11-77; 58- Àbɔ́qɔ: various stories
Date: November 28, 1977
Duration: 31 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Hansson, Inga-Lill
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