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Aditya NarayanAIR 68

Question 1GS1GS1

Folk music serves as a repository of the cultural identity. Discuss the role of folk music in preserving cultural heritage and promoting social cohesion. (Answer in 150 words)

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(B) Promote social cohesion

1Communal bonds and ritual enforced. (EI): God songs forcing a tribal character of nature tribal deity
2Religion as instrument of cohesion. (EI) Ramakathe songs on lord Rama especially 'kirn kinda Kandam'.
3Fostering & reducing anxiety among tribals. (EI): Songs during funeral & explanatory sites.
4Worship of leaders and heroes leading social cohesion. (EI) Naga songs at common times
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Hence folkemusic acts as important medium to understand Indian tribal society and alter heritage

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Aditya Narayan

AIR 68

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Indian Culture

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Folk music

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