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[Beyond Books: Ana Krahmer's Library Chronicle] transcript

[Beyond Books: Ana Krahmer's Library Chronicle]

Interview with Ana Krahmer sharing her experiences and insights from the inception of her library career to the pivotal moments that shaped her professional trajectory.
Date: June 11, 2023
Creator: Krahmer, Ana & Lemons, Justin
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Harmony in Libraries: Blaine Brubaker's Melodic Career Journey] transcript

[Harmony in Libraries: Blaine Brubaker's Melodic Career Journey]

Audio recording of an interview with Blaine Brubaker as she shares the harmonious notes of her library career. Beginning with a background in musicology, Blaine takes us through her early days as a student assistant in music cataloging at the music library. This interview provides a melody of experiences, passion for music, and the intersection of knowledge that defines Blaine's remarkable path in the library profession.
Date: June 13, 2023
Creator: Brubaker, Blaine A. & Lemons, Justin
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Harmony of Knowledge: Kristin Wolski's Library Odyssey] transcript

[Harmony of Knowledge: Kristin Wolski's Library Odyssey]

Audio recording of an interview with Kristin Wolski as she shares the harmonious beginnings of her library career in this interview with Justin Lemons. From her initial steps as a musicology student at UNT in the summer of 2000, Kristin recounts how her passion for music seamlessly intertwined with her library work. Delve into her experiences, the pivotal moments that fueled her interest in library science, and the unique blend of skills she brought to the world of libraries.
Date: June 1, 2023
Creator: Wolski, Kristin A. & Lemons, Justin
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the lullaby 'Tou chabyo, uoi uoi'

Performance of the lullaby 'Tou chabyo, uoi uoi.'
Date: June 2023
Creator: Khaling, Mosyel Syelsaangthyel
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the lullaby 'Tou chabyo, uoi uoi'

Performance of the lullaby 'Tou chabyo, uoi uoi.'
Date: June 2023
Creator: Khaling, Mosyel Syelsaangthyel
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 12

'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he describes how the mythical king of Ling, originally from Lhasa, got married to Shäcang Dema of the Ling.
Date: June 19, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 3

'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is invoking the deities and asking them to be his guidance.
Date: June 19, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 10

'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, the dancers praise the assembly of the monk at the monastery for their service and the serpent world for granting jewels.
Date: June 19, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 6

'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is introducing the mythical king Khesar Gyelpo to the demonic king of Hör. He also asking the guardian king of Tshona to join.
Date: June 19, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 7

'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, the seventh stage of the dance ritual, each dancer is introduced to the audience as the son of a warrior, Gämo, Lhamo (protector deity of Tibet and Bhutan), Sangda Rabgay of Lingkhar, and their journey toward the eastern direction towards Hör.
Date: June 19, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 1

'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he performs the first stanza of naked dance which describes the origin of Arpo.
Date: June 19, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 9

'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he describes the warriors, male and female, who accompanied king Gäser Gyelpo. This recording was done in the early hours of the day during a light rainfall.
Date: June 19, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 4

'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is asking the divine being to fulfill his wishes: "May I have the best of everything?"
Date: June 19, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 5

'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is asking the divine being again to fulfill his wishes: "May I have the best of everything?" The stanza is repeated before and after the sword dance.
Date: June 19, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 11

'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is sings about the mythical king Ling, known as Gäser Gyelpo. Ling is travelling eastward to Hör, a mythical demonic kingdom.
Date: June 19, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 8

'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is concluding the dance with praise to the father, mother, son, and daughter, as well as the feast, the auspicious day, and to the people gathered for the dance ritual.
Date: June 19, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Tshong Tshongma appeasement rituals

Mr. Karma Wangdi describes the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Tshong Tshongma, the most sacred mountain in Eastern Bhutan. It is accessible only for four months per year due to local customs and myths. At over 4000m, Tshong Tshongma is a very important deity, especially to the people in its vicinity. They appease Tshong Tshongma before making offerings to the other local deities by raising three flags, burning three units of incense, and offering wine. When someone is seriously ill near Tshong Tshongma, they may offer an ox.
Date: June 19, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Conversation and demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals

After a casual conversation, Mr. Karma Wangdi demonstrates the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Nêpo, a local ghost or spirit who steals the life force of humans. He appeases Nêpo, asking him to divert life's obstacles.
Date: June 19, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Demonstration of Nêpo appeasement rituals

Mr. Karma Wangdi demonstrates the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Nêpo, a local ghost or spirit who steals the life force of humans. The name Nêpo is Dakpa for 'guest'. He can be appeased by raising prayer flags using mugwort and offering wine. Also present were Gajay and Wangdi's grandchildren.
Date: June 19, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Arpo ritual song

Before the Arpo rituals, Mr. Karma Wangdi performs a song about royalty in Kongü stating that his body and possessions (sword, helmet, belt, boots, body armor, bow, and arrow) belong to King Gaser Gyalpo.
Date: June 18, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Phoshing and Moshing appeasement rituals

Mr. Karma Wangdi describes the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease the male spirit Phoshing and the female spirit Moshing. A smoke offering is made by mixing flour with dry meat, wine, and water.
Date: June 18, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Abi Phôding appeasement rituals

Mr. Karma Wangdi describes the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Abi Phôding. If someone suddenly has a hearing problem, they could have been cursed by Abi Phôding. To appease her, they put a ladle, an eggshell, and wine at the tri-junction, call her name three times, and ask her to give her ear.
Date: June 18, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Tshong Tshongma appeasement rituals and offerings

Mr. Karma Wangdi describes the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Tshong Tshongma. This is a very important deity in eastern Bhutan, especially to the people in its vicinity. People bow three times and give offerings. When someone is seriously ill near Tshong Tshongma, they would sacrifice an ox as an offering.
Date: June 18, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Mamo appeasement rituals

Mr. Karma Wangdi describes the Bon ritual ceremonies used to appease Mamo, the holder of all sickness. Three flags representing the father, mother, and son of Mamo are used to request forgiveness for any wrongdoing.
Date: June 18, 2022
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
System: The UNT Digital Library