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Chapter One
A Comprehensive History of Apatani Migration; Songs of Rego Reduh and newer song styles and contexts that emerged in Ziro valley

Example of Aji biisi- song sung by Michi Ripa from page 32 of thesis (#link 1)

Mrs. Michi Ripa is seen singing morning Biisi (songs about rice cultivation) 

2nd Example of song from page 32-33 of thesis (first song is a lullaby, followed by song Pikhu Duru Ka which originated from before migrating to present Ziro valley)
 

Example for Ayu benniñ (ritual chanting) by Nyibu Mudang Pai for Myoko followed by Ali Biisi (song from rice fields) by Mrs. Michi Ripa

Muruñ Ritual Initiation by Nyibu Kime Hinda, followed by Penń procession led by two Nyibu, i.e., Nyibu Kime Hinda and Nyibu Pura Pai respectively on January 10 and 18th 2024 respectively in Hija village in Ziro Valley

Nello Popi Mr. Tasso Taker singing a song for welcoming friends biino ajiñ (ancestral friends) during Myokò  in an interview in April 2023. (link 4) (section 1.9)

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