Songs of Desire and Defiance
Subjectivity, Emotions, and Authenticity in Bhawaiya Folk Songs of North Bengal
Songs of Desire and Defiance Subjectivity, Emotions, and Authenticity in Bhawaiya Folk Songs of North Bengal
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This book examines the elements of desire as expressed through the lyrics of the female subjects of Bangla (Bengali) folk songs, in particular Bhawaiya folk songs, which are popular in Bengali-speaking areas in India and Bangladesh, by tracing the construction of the perils and pleasures of sexual subjectivity.
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| Published | 14 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 208 |
| ISBN | 9781666967258 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Dimensions | 229 x 152 mm |
| Series | Popular Musics Matter: Social, Political and Cultural Interventions |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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