Theater and Martial Arts in West Sumatra : Randai and Silek of the Minangkabau.
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- 9780896804135
- 792/.09598/1
- PN2904.5.R35 -- P38 1998eb
Intro -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- I. Introduction -- 2. Origin and Historical Development of Randai -- 3. The Martial Art Silek -- 4. Performers of Randai -- 5· Randai Scripts -- 6. Performance Space and Costuming -- 7. Music -- 8. Acting -- 9. Martial Arts and Dance -- 10. Conclusion -- Appendix A: Questionnaire and Results -- Appendix B: Script of Sabai Nan Aluih -- Appendix C: Script of Umbuik Mudo -- Notes -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index.
Randai, the popular folk theater tradition of the Minangkabau ethnic group in West Sumatra, has evolved to include influences of martial arts, storytelling, and folk songs.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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