The Traditional Indian Art of Storytelling: Entertainment before media

When there were no big screens or media, there existed communities and tribes who wandered around narrating stories blending in the visual and performing arts - from narrating the epics to spreading social awareness. The art of storytelling has truly been an art – in the literal sense of the word. In the absence of the media, it was the traditional art and artists who played a vital role as a source of communication. From making important announcements to disseminating vital news, from spreading social awareness to entertaining people by narrating stories and singing songs, playing instruments, different tribes all […]