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Moni Mekhala and Ream Eyso retells the sacred drama of the same
name, a tale in which rivaling students of a powerful hermit bring
life to lightning, thunder, and rain. Weaving together interviews,
essays, photographs, and illustrations, the book uses the story to
explore the evolution of the Khmer classical dance tradition, the
passage of leadership within artistic tradition nearly destroyed by
genocide, and the circumstances of today's women. Additional
contributors include award-winning choreographer Sophiline Cheam
Shapiro, cultural anthropologist Toni Shapiro-Phim, and visual
artist Brian Mendez. " An] enlightening and engaging exploration of
one of the most important works in the Cambodian dance drama
repertory... A love letter to the character of Moni Mekhala and all
of the women who have safeguarded this exquisite art form for
generations, this book is a testament to the power of myth in our
everyday lives." Cecily Cook Senior Program Officer, Asian Cultural
Council - New York "This book is profoundly artist-centered and
thus offers an utterly unique and intimate account of Khmer
classical dance. This is the first book to acknowledge how gender
and sexuality can be interrogated through Khmer dance, whether in
the distant Cambodian past, in a post-genocide present, or in Long
Beach, California." Dr. Deborah Wong Professor of Music, University
of California - Riverside President of Board of Directors, Alliance
for California Traditional Arts "Lovingly conceived... Moni Mekhala
and Ream Eyso captures the essence of a woman's strength and
resilience in the midst of raging violence. It is a book I would
want to get as a gift to all the girls and women in the various
circles of my life." Chivy Sok Cambodian American human rights
advocate and co-founder of Devata Giving Circle
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