Phil Dadson

Pabu (2007)

7 min 38 secSingle channel / Digital Video / Colour / Sound

"Portrait of a Rajasthani musician from the Bhopa community whose culture and livelihood is under threat from the changing economy. Videoed at the annual Pushkar camel mela, featuring Pabu playing the rawanatha, a 16 string folk fiddle unique to the Bhopa."

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