Once Upon a Time In Goa: Music And Dance
Author: Joaquim Correia Publisher: Goa 1556 Pages: 280 ISBN: 9788194963240 Book Cover: Softcover₹995
The story of western music in Goa, in Portuguese, English and Konkani, especially in the mid and early 20th century. Profusely illustrated. Has a chapter on the floor.
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