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This piece was produced for Studio 360's show about Colonialism, part of Think Global, public radio's week of special coverage.
Rob Weisberg looks at how instruments left behind by the British army created an integral part of modern Indian musical culture: the brass band.
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This piece was produced for Studio 360's show about Colonialism, part of Think Global, public radio's week of special coverage. Rob Weisberg looks at how instruments left behind by the British army created an integral part of modern Indian musical culture: the brass band.
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Review of Indian Brass BandsA thoroughly entertaining review of the history of cross-fertilization between the British military brass band and Indian culture. The narrator sounds well-enough-informed but includes many thoughtful and animated commentators. The best thing about this piece is the wealth of generous song clips that are woven gracefully into the narrative. They are long enough to enjoy on their own, get a real flavor for the musical style, and include enough reference points for listeners to seek out more if they are interested. Very well done. |
Broadcast History
Originally produced for PRI's Studio 360, from WNYC in New York
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Indian Brass Bands SCRIPT – Rob Weisberg
Rob:
Overheard on that smart tv show “Inside the Actor’s Studio” host James Lipton, guest, Sir Ian McCullough:
Lipton: Ian, what turns you on?
McCullough: I love a good brass band!
WHY NOT HEAR SOME BRASS HERE?
Well, brass bands are popular in England, to this day. They caught on during the Industrial Revolution spurred by improvements in the design of brass instruments. The word “brass” is a bit of a misnomer because in some brass band traditions woodwinds are included. But the main thing is, these are bands that are built on blowing. And marching.
And there was a veritable boom in England – by the end of the 19th century there were over 40,000 amateur brass bands. And the military brought their own brass overseas
to places like Tonga in the South Pacific
Music
and Ghana in West Africa
Music
Rob:
Rememb...
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Timing and Cues
6:10 total time includes a 12 second music tail at the end.
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Posted on May 21, 2005 at 10:33 PM | Permalink
Review of Indian Brass Bands
The piece was able to convey the importance of brass bands in various native cultural events, such as parades, festivals, weddings, etc. The sounds were rich and the bands varied in style. Interviews explained the history well. Question: Who knows what the last song to the end the piece, a famous Bollywood film number, says in its lyrics? Well, I know, and must admit it's quite an unusual choice to perform at weddings.