01589nas a2200157   4500000000100000000000100001008004100002100001600043700001900059700001600078245010000094856016500194490000700359520105200366022001301418                                       d1 aP. Teeravut1 aS. Jamnongsarn1 aT. Rodsakan00aThe Musical Heartbeat of the Tai Phake: Culture and Identity Construction in Assam State, India  uhttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85143167554&doi=10.18848%2f2327-7866%2fCGP%2fV22I02%2f1-14&partnerID=40&md5=77d05249a9589d8e96f98d69c3ae2ac80 v223 aThis qualitative research paper was designed to explore Tai Phake music in Assam State, India, and examine its role in the formation of Tai Phake ethnic identity. Data was gathered from documents and field investigation. The results show that Tai Phake music can be thought of as cultural capital, which propels ethnic identity through the use of language, dress, beliefs, and traditions that help create a collective awareness among people in the community. The construction of Tai Phake ethnic identity through music is carried out via singers, musicians, dancers, traditional costumes, melodies, and the use of Tai Phake language in the lyrics. These processes reproduce Tai Phake ethnic identity through ritual music, entertainment, and traditions, helping to preserve the Tai Phake ethnic identity. The results demonstrate the power of both traditional and modern Tai Phake music in the preservation of local identity, strengthening community relationships and network building between Tai Phake people and other Tai groups in Southeast Asia.  a23277866