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Alter, Andrew. (1960-)         Dancing with devtās : : drums, power and possession in the music of Garhwal, North India / by Andrew Alter. . – New York : Routledge, Rep. 2017         xxiii, 277 p. : : ill. ; ; 24 cm. + 1 sound disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)         Contextualising the study. Sounding the drum: power and meaning in the context of performance ; Dev bhūmi: land of the gods ; Caste groups and instrumentalists ; Performance genres and dance practice ; Musical instruments in Garhwal ; dhol sāgar: the ocean of drumming -- Analysis and description of musical events: musical power in the context of performance. Drumming associated with pāñdavalīlā ; Music in the context of wedding celebrations ; The pawārā of kirthipal and kunjepal.         ISBN9781138745025 (pbk) : Rs. 895.00         1. Music – History and criticism. – India – Garhwāl         1. Drum – Performance – India – Garhwāl.         1. Music, Influence of – India – Garhwāl.