Tales from the 70's; A travelling musician from the South

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Rae Munavvar

2018-08-16 17:23:58

It is difficult to render which is more epic, Ibrahim Mohamed Manik’s melodic retelling of the Burunee Raivaru, the tale itself, or the man narrating the story.

Nearly 50 years after he learnt the story, the pure precision of his storytelling and the clarity with which he ‘sings’ the 'Raivaru' today, is nothing short of astounding.

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