The Forgotten Songs Collective

A project by @restofmyfamily in collaboration with @vinayak_a to celebrate,preserve & catalog fading tribal & folk songs, stories & cultures of India.

[The Forgotten Songs Collective @tfsc_romf]

A profile video of Epa Lallura, a #Biate elder who is probably the last person who knows how to play their traditional violin called Seranda.

[Magnetic Fields Festival @magneticfields]

(4/4) 'Fieldlines: The Forgotten Songs Collective' was supported by @goetheinstitut_newdelhi's as part of their @MAP_AMP programme.

Film by Elefant

[The Forgotten Songs Collective @tfsc_romf]

A short film by @magneticfields on #TheForgottenSongsCollective 's #Biate showcase as part of #Fieldlines residency.

[Magnetic Fields Festival @magneticfields]

While we gear up for the return of Fieldlines in December, take a look at the special connections and cultural common grounds that were explored in 2022.

https://t.co/qyorSloswr

@tfsc_romf @RestOfMyFamily Vinayaka @GI_MMB_NewDelhi M.A.P //A.M.P

Film by Elefant

[The Forgotten Songs Collective @tfsc_romf]

At the age of 76 & 74 respectively, Epa Roiliana & Epa Lallura are the oldest of the #Biate elders who have come on this emotional journey of working towards preserving , showcasing their music and songs.
In the recording studio, they adapted quickly and enjoyed the sessions.

[The Forgotten Songs Collective @tfsc_romf]

Conversations with villagers and elders from Jahai & Lungphunphai villages about dying Biate culture & what measures can be taken to keep it from fading away entirely with elders.

#Biate #Tribe #Culture #Tradition #preservingculture #NortheastIndia #TheForgottenSongsCollective

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Heart is so full to be back with our Biate family in Thingdol village, Kharthong hills after a long gap.

#Biate #Tribe #Assam #restofmyfamily #northeastindia

[The Forgotten Songs Collective @tfsc_romf]

Glimpses from premiere of our audio-visual performance featuring musicians from the #Biate tribe of Assam with musician Vinayak^a at @magneticfields festival.Part of #Fieldlines residency with support from @GI_MMB_Delhi Visuals by Abhishek Jassal.
#TFSC #Culture #Folk #Northeast

[The Forgotten Songs Collective @tfsc_romf]

“We are so happy to have shared our songs with the world, it gives me hope at last,” said Darnei. At least now when people hear these songs they will know we exist.”
#Biate #TheForgottenSongsCollective
#NorthEastIndia #Assam @MinOfCultureGoI @TribalAffairsIn @himantabiswa

[Guardian culture @guardianculture]

‘Our identity lies in these songs’: saving the music of India’s Biate https://t.co/raH82o45JW

[The Forgotten Songs Collective @tfsc_romf]

“We are so happy to have shared our songs with the world, it gives me hope at last,” said Darnei. At least now when people hear these songs they will know we exist.”
#Biate #TheForgottenSongsCollective
#NorthEastIndia #Assam @MinOfCultureGoI @TribalAffairsIn @himantabiswa

[The Guardian @guardian]

‘Our identity lies in these songs’: saving the music of India’s Biate https://t.co/p2ZjxllV7B

[The Forgotten Songs Collective @tfsc_romf]

“We are so happy to have shared our songs with the world, it gives me hope at last,” said Darnei. At least now when people hear these songs they will know we exist.”
#Biate #TheForgottenSongsCollective
#NorthEastIndia #Assam @MinOfCultureGoI @TribalAffairsIn @himantabiswa

[Guardian Australia @GuardianAus]

‘Our identity lies in these songs’: saving the music of India’s Biate https://t.co/m1XmOJJQfo

[Paul Tudor Owen @PaulTOwen]

‘Our identity lies in these songs’: saving the music of India’s Biate https://t.co/jixjZ6dzNt

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'Our identity lies in these Songs'

A thoughtful and sensitively written piece on fading Biate music by @HannahEP is out in @guardian today.

Do read!

https://t.co/u1EocVN83q

[Hannah Ellis-Petersen @HannahEP]

‘Our identity lies in these songs’: saving the music of India’s Biate https://t.co/gLC9EwXQaj

[The Forgotten Songs Collective @tfsc_romf]

'Our identity lies in these Songs'

A thoughtful and sensitively written piece on fading #Biate music and #TheForgottenSongsCollective by @HannahEP is out in @guardian today.

Do read!
https://t.co/oXy8ng8CwI

[The Forgotten Songs Collective @tfsc_romf]

Watch this short reel about Lungzubel, a #Biate heritage and an ancient tradition of the community...
https://t.co/Yps0F12qkr

#TFSC #TheForgottenSongsCollective #Lungzubel #RestOfMyFamily #NortheastIndia #Tribal #Culture

[The Forgotten Songs Collective @tfsc_romf]

Meet and learn more about our key primary musical collaborator Vinayak^a. Learn all about his musical journey @vinayak^a on IG. And follow us @theforgottensongscollective on IG for more updates.

https://t.co/o129TSyMFq

#TFSC #Biate #Tribe #Music

[The Forgotten Songs Collective @tfsc_romf]

"When an Old man dies, a library burns to the ground".
https://t.co/wlT1WwDX9Q

Glimpses of a Fading Culture: Biate
A video.

#TheForgottenSongsCollective #TFSC #Culture #Assam #Folk #Tribal

[The Forgotten Songs Collective @tfsc_romf]

Story of Epa Lallura, the #Biate elder who carries unparalleled knowledge about the community's history, ancient #music #folklore. He played a key role in #TheForgottenSongsCollective being born.

https://t.co/cOhj49XFIY