Anna M Stirr, Ph.D.

Experiences informing the Maoist Opera “Returning from the Battlefield”: Photos from Khusiram Pakhrin

January 25, 2017July 12, 2017 Anna

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcmnCoTMxto "Returning from the Battlefield" is an opera written by the Nepali composer of progressive and revolutionary songs, Khusiram Pakhrin. It was written for a meeting of the leadership of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist during their People's War (1996-2006); this meeting, in 2005, proved decisive in the conclusion of the war. The opera was… Continue reading Experiences informing the Maoist Opera “Returning from the Battlefield”: Photos from Khusiram Pakhrin

Honors

Anna: American with a Nepali Heart

September 14, 2016September 14, 2016 Anna

A translation of Tulsi Pravas's article about me (original linked to here), which is a condensed version of the speech he gave to introduce me at the Ali Miya Prize ceremony. Anna: American with a Nepali Heart Tulsi Pravas Pokhara, 26 February 2016 Samadhan News Equally dedicated not only to research on Nepali folk and… Continue reading Anna: American with a Nepali Heart

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Press from the Ali Miya Prize

March 8, 2016 Anna

I received the Ali Miya Prize from the Ali Miya Folklore Academy (Ali Miya Lok Wangmaya Pratisthan) on February 27th, 2016 in Pokhara, Nepal. The Rastriya Sanchar Samiti wrote this piece in English that was taken up by the Kathmandu Post, Himalayan Times, and other English dailies in Nepal as well as websites featuring Nepali news… Continue reading Press from the Ali Miya Prize

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I’m being awarded the Ali Miya Prize!

January 29, 2016January 29, 2016 Anna

I am incredibly honored to announce that I will be receiving the 2016 Ali Miya Prize, on February 27, in Pokhara, Nepal. This prize is given yearly to individuals who have made notable contributions to folklore in Nepal, including folk music and folk literature. Previous recipients include Hari Devi Koirala and Prem Raja Mahat, among… Continue reading I’m being awarded the Ali Miya Prize!

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Nepalese Music at Hawaii State Library Jan 30 2016

January 25, 2016January 25, 2016 Anna

Nepali Folk Music from the Mountains, Hills, and Plains Ram Kumar Singh (bansuri flute, madal drum) Anna Stirr (bansuri flute, madal drum, vocals) Saturday, January 30, 2016 12:00-1:00 pm Library front lobby Ram Kumar Singh, bansuri Improvised solo in the Nepali folk tradition Ram Kumar Singh, bansuri Anna Stirr, madal Harvest song from the Dhimal… Continue reading Nepalese Music at Hawaii State Library Jan 30 2016

Photo Essay

Readying to Rebuild: Earthquake Recovery in Kaudi, Gorkha, Nepal

August 20, 2015January 20, 2016 Anna

In Kaudi, Gorkha district, villagers made shelters to wait out the monsoon, until they would be able to rebuild their houses. Photo Essay Readying to Rebuild by Anna Stirr on Exposure https://annastirr.exposure.co/readying-to-rebuild?embed=true

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Music for solace and resilience after Nepal’s earthquake: my article on CNN

May 2, 2015May 2, 2015 Anna

My article on CNN: "In Nepal, lift spirits through music." Nirmal Singh and Ram Singh contributed stories and thoughts. To contribute to earthquake relief, please see options for donation at the Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies website, or the Society for Nepalese in Hawaii.

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Himalayan Music at the East-West Center

April 23, 2015April 23, 2015 Anna

Here's a video from the rehearsals for the East-West Center concerts on April 18th and 19th. It's a Facebook video so you have to click on the link. But you'll be glad you did! https://www.facebook.com/EastWestCenter.org/videos/10152907793941312/?permPage=1

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Himalayan Music School Outreach

April 23, 2015April 23, 2015 Anna

The East-West Center sponsored "Music of the Himalayas", a series of concerts and outreach events on April 17-19, 2015. After we performed at Punahou School, kids got to try the instruments. Here I am helping one with his embouchure!

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Himalayan Music on Hawaii Public Radio

April 22, 2015April 22, 2015 Anna

Here's a short radio spot I did on HPR with Ram Kumar Singh, performing and talking about Nepali folk music to promote the Music of the Himalayas concert at the East-West Center, April 18 and 19, 2015.