Where Rivers and Mountains Sing

[Dave Monroe]

Levin, Theodore with Valentina Süzükei.
   Where Rivers and Mountains Sing:
   Sound, Music, and Nomadism in Tuva and Beyond.
   Bloomington: Indiana UP, 2006.

Where Rivers and Mountains Sing takes readers on a journey through the
rich sonic world of inner Asia, where the elemental energies of wind,
water, and echo, the ubiquitous presence of birds and animals, and the
legendary feats of heroes have inspired a remarkable art and
technology of sound-making among nomadic pastoralists. For inner Asian
pastoralists, sound and music form part of a spiritual relationship
with the natural environment that has endured in the face of
formidable social and political challenges. As performers from Tuva
and other parts of inner Asia have responded to the growing worldwide
popularity of their music, Levin follows them to the West, describing
their soul-searching efforts to nourish global connections while
preserving the power and poignancy of their music tradition. Includes
a combination video DVD and music CD to acquaint readers with the
musicians and their music.

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