Turino, Thomas,

Music as social life : the politics of participation / Thomas Turino. - xviii, 258 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm + 1 audio disc (12 cm). - Chicago studies in ethnomusicology . - Chicago studies in ethnomusicology. .

Accompanied by: 1 audio disc (CD) Accompanying compact disc includes musical selections supplementary to topics discussed in the book.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-245) and index.

Introduction: Why Music Matters -- Participatory and Presentational Performance -- The Recording Fields: High Fidelity and Studio Audio Art -- Habits of the Self, Identity, and Culture -- Participatory, Presentational, and High Fidelity Music in Zimbabwe -- Old-Time Music and Dance: Cultural Cohorts and Cultural Formations -- Music and Political Movements -- For Love or Money -- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Elzic's farewell / Home is where the heart is / Carnival pinkillu music Saqsahumanpi, Valicha, Capuliñawi, cusqueñita / Taimburewa / Shuramurowe "oooo" / Shorten' bread / Ewe Dudu / Jerusarema dance / Euphor Stringband C. Gately, J. Talley; Cletus and Barnburners Takiy Orqo Emmanuel Chidzere, David Mapfumo, Piyo Murengweni electroacoustic music, stereo version by David Psenicka School choir from Umtali, Zimbabwe De Black Even Follies Murehwa Jerusarema and Burial Society Contents on sound disc : (3:19) -- (2.00) -- (7.39) -- (2:49) -- (3:30) -- (3:34) -- (6:42) -- (2:33) -- (1:51) -- (3:19).

In 'Music as Social Life', Thomas Turino explores why it is that music and dance are so often at the centre of our most profound personal and social experiences.

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Music appreciation
Music--Political aspects
Music--Social aspects

ML3916 / .T87 2008

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