ABSTRACT
Throughout Eastern Bengal the most popular performers are undoubtedly the Kabí-wálí, or Jhumar, who chaunts ribald songsextempore, and the Kemta-wálí, usually a Hindu Kasbín, whose dancing is as lascivious as that of the Kahrúá, or fandango, dancer of Upper India. During the annual holidays sacred to Durgá, incredible sums are paid to these performers, and celebrated artistes are sought for throughout India, by the agents of the rich landholders.
