The left-handed man of Madagascar

The Hira Gasy is a family of troubadours, who travel the great plateau of Madagascar, earning a living at country fairs, second burials and ancestral spirit ceremonies. In brightly-coloured costumes they perform satirical plays about all aspects of Madagascan life. But their audience are not just hu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Deghy, Guy
Other Authors: Marre, Jeremy
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) 1990, 1990
Series:Ethnographic video online, volume 1
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Online Access:
Collection: Ethnographic Video Online Vol. 1 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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