The Mirror of the Sky: Songs of the Bauls of Bengal

Now Deben Bhattacharya brings the mysterious beauty and passion of the Bauls to Western readers with his translation of 204 ancient songs. He also includes an extensive introduction to the history and faith of the Bauls and the composition of their music, complete with a CD of authentic Baul artists, with some recordings dating as far back as forty years. A rare and exquisite example of this rarely documented artform, The Mirror of the Sky is a must for lovers of music, poetry, and passion.