RAVANHATTA or RAVANA STORM. Refreshing tune of Indian Deserts, Melodía refrescante del desierto Indio
Ana Grozea, hey you remember this? I have kept the video as it is without any edit. Still can hear the tunes.
Father Son Duo - Padre Hijo Dúo
HISTORY - a string instrument, is believed to have originated from Hela Civilisation of Sri Lanka, in the reign of demon king Ravan. According to the legend, Ravan being an ardent devotee of Shiva pleased the god by playing this instrument. It is also said that during a war between Sri Ram and Ravan as per Hindu mythology of Ramayana, Hanuman took the Ravanhatta from Lanka and brought it to western India.
MAKING - It is fascinating to know that people pursuing this craft are not only skilled artisans but also double up as proficient musicians. Materials required to make this instrument are the locally available bamboo shoots, wood, coconut shell and metal pipes. The instrument may further be accessorized by attaching colorful pouches, beads, tassels, musical adornments (known as ghunghroo locally in India).
PLAYERS & TRIBES - According to the sensibility and convenience of the musician. This instrument is used in a particular scenario, particularly in the telling of the folk tale of Pabuji. The story isn’t any ordinary story, it is narrated frame by frame from the Phad paintings that illustrate the glory of Pabuji, a hero of the local tribe. Most Ravanahatta players are priest singers called Bhopas.
CONNECTIONS- Ravanhatha is said to be the precursor to the violin. The beautiful strains of this instrument can be heard in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is said that the royals of Rajasthan and Gujarat popularized this instrument where this became the first musical instrument to be taught to the princes of royal families as well as among the women. The melodic strains of the Ravanhatta fills the desert State with vibrancy.
HISTORIA: se cree que un instrumento de cuerda se originó en la Civilización Hela de Sri Lanka, en el reinado del rey demonio Ravan. Según la leyenda, Ravan siendo un ardiente devoto de Shiva c
