Fuzzscape

"Fuzzscape: Gaurhya Gaun" had been selected. Thank you WOMEX Film Programme for the honour.

The WOMEX Film Library is a physical space that features an extended selection of films highlighting new projects, collaborations along with previews of unreleased films. The films in the library are independent of a scheduled screening and can be watched by WOMEX delegates on-demand at anytime between 11:00-17:00 from Thursday 28 October through Saturday 30 October.

Customary musical obligations were occasionally cause for maltreatment of Dalits as the public events during which Dalits played their instruments were also occasions for demonstrating caste discipline. Dalits can be beaten up for refusing to play their instruments. Yet the popularity of their music has also given Dalit communities a steady sense of their achievement and ability. It has aided the Dalit claim for cultural distinction. Their eminence in the folk traditions if Nepal has meant that music plays an important role for Dalit pride and self-esteem.

Images and text excerpt from Dalit: A Quest For Dignity
Book published by: Nepal Picture Library