Music And The Migrant: A Transnational Account Of Cumbia,
2016
Augustana College, Rock Island Illinois
Music And The Migrant: A Transnational Account Of Cumbia, Irene L. Mekus
Audre Lorde Prize
This paper looks into the cultural synthesization and the transnational ties of cumbia between Latin America and the United States. Three case studies look at the story of migrants and their transnational ties through cumbia and are analyzed through an ethnomusicology framework.
Missa Yielu: Music In The Dagara Mass,
2016
Liberty University
Missa Yielu: Music In The Dagara Mass, Karin Rau
Masters Theses
This paper explores the music of Dagara Masses in Ghana. The Dagara people are defined and described according to the geography of their land and linguistic dialects spoken in the region. A discussion of cultural indicators highlights traditional occupations, family structure, and social practices. Dagara musical practices are outlined by function and include descriptions of instruments and how they are played. Examination of indigenous religious beliefs describe the behaviors, values, and symbols that permeate Dagara life. A summary of the Dagara's encounter with Christianity sets the scene for present-day celebrations of the Mass. Through observation and interview, research was conducted …
The Gĩkũyũ Mũtũrĩrũ: Preserving A Piece Of Kenya's Agrarian Past Through Flute Music,
2016
Liberty University
The Gĩkũyũ Mũtũrĩrũ: Preserving A Piece Of Kenya's Agrarian Past Through Flute Music, Jennifer Larue
Masters Theses
The Agĩkũyũ people of Kenya are one of the largest people groups in Kenya. However, systematic repression of Gĩkũyũ culture led to many traditional elements being forgotten, put aside, if not lost completely. The mũtũrĩrũ, a bark flute used when herding and in certain ritual dances, was one such element. The mũtũrĩrũ was initially a temporary instrument, which evolved into more permanent bamboo versions. These may have between two and six finger holes. Another version, called a "spider web mũtũrĩrũ" has no finger holes but has a paper membrane over one end to create a buzzing timbre effect. Research was …
Graverobber, Individualized Chorus: The Greek Chorus Reinterpreted In Repo! The Genetic Opera,
2016
Cleveland State University
Graverobber, Individualized Chorus: The Greek Chorus Reinterpreted In Repo! The Genetic Opera, Grace Markulin
The Downtown Review: An Interdisciplinary Journal Written and Peer-Reviewed by Mandel Honors College Students at Cleveland State University
The rock opera film Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) provides its audience with details regarding the film’s setting and perspectives on the morality of the film’s plot through the character Graverobber, whose sung dialogue expresses this information. Graverobber’s penchant for scene-setting and moralizing within the film classifies the character as a Greek chorus according to the parameters of the Greek chorus in antiquity and modern interpretations of the chorus in twentieth-century musical theater, but the character’s visual distinctiveness, preexisting relationship with an established character, and prominent use of solo vocal lines throughout his sung dialogue demonstrates a degree of individuation …
Hex Workers: African American Women, Hoodoo, And Power In The Nineteenth- And Early Twentieth-Century U.S.,
2016
Johnson & Wales University
Hex Workers: African American Women, Hoodoo, And Power In The Nineteenth- And Early Twentieth-Century U.S., Ann Kordas
The Journal of Traditions & Beliefs
No abstract provided.
Eliciting Acts As Cultural Reflectors In Wole Soyinka's Childe Internationale,
2016
Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife Nigeria
Eliciting Acts As Cultural Reflectors In Wole Soyinka's Childe Internationale, Moji A. Olateju
The Journal of Traditions & Beliefs
No abstract provided.
Mission In Evolving Cultures: Constructively Managing Music-Related Conflict In Cross-Cultural Church Planting Contexts,
2016
Claremont Graduate University
Mission In Evolving Cultures: Constructively Managing Music-Related Conflict In Cross-Cultural Church Planting Contexts, David R. Dunaetz
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
The choice of music, an essential element of worship and church life, must be addressed in cross-cultural church planting contexts. As cultures evolve, church planters are faced with choices about musical styles that may lead to interpersonal conflicts within the church. The purpose of this study is to empirically examine factors that may enable cross-cultural church planters to constructively manage music-related conflicts when they arise. Members of church plants, like all people, have various goals when entering into such conflicts. They are concerned about the content of the conflict (i.e., the musical style) and thus have content goals. They are …
The Living Dead: Anthropological Interpretation Of Rites Of Passage In Umuahia And Emure Ekiti,
2016
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
The Living Dead: Anthropological Interpretation Of Rites Of Passage In Umuahia And Emure Ekiti, Oladosu O. Adebolu
The Journal of Traditions & Beliefs
No abstract provided.
African And African-Influenced Sacred Music,
2016
Center for Black Music Research
African And African-Influenced Sacred Music, Suzanne Flandreau
The Journal of Traditions & Beliefs
No abstract provided.
2017 Call For Submissions,
2016
The RASHAD Center, Inc.
2017 Call For Submissions, Regennia N. Williams
The Journal of Traditions & Beliefs
No abstract provided.
Acknowledgments And Disclaimer,
2016
The RASHAD Center, Inc.
Acknowledgments And Disclaimer, Regennia N. Williams
The Journal of Traditions & Beliefs
No abstract provided.
An Illustrated Introductory Note,
2016
The RASHAD Center, Inc.
An Illustrated Introductory Note, Regennia N. Williams
The Journal of Traditions & Beliefs
No abstract provided.
Table Of Contents,
2016
The RASHAD Center, Inc.
Table Of Contents, Regennia N. Williams
The Journal of Traditions & Beliefs
No abstract provided.
From John S. Mbiti To Jacob K. Olupona: A Literary Journey In Review,
2016
The RASHAD Center, Inc.
From John S. Mbiti To Jacob K. Olupona: A Literary Journey In Review, Regennia N. Williams
The Journal of Traditions & Beliefs
No abstract provided.
Table Of Contents,
2016
Initiative for the Study of Religion and Spirituality in the History of Africa and the Diaspora
Table Of Contents, Regennia N. Williams Phd
The Journal of Traditions & Beliefs
No abstract provided.
Souvenir Program Booklet For The Women And Spirituality Symposium,
2016
Initiative for the Study of Religion and Spirituality in the History of Africa and the Diaspora
Souvenir Program Booklet For The Women And Spirituality Symposium, Regennia N. Williams Phd, Patricia A. F. O'Luanaigh Ma
The Journal of Traditions & Beliefs
No abstract provided.
We Gon' Be Alright,
2016
University of Montana, Missoula
We Gon' Be Alright, Joel R. Weltzien Mr.
Undergraduate Theses, Professional Papers, and Capstone Artifacts
Music is an art form linked to identity, both of the self, and of one’s role in culture and society. In many social movements, music has been one of the tools used to unite a group in its message by allowing individuals to express themselves via a larger social unit. My presentation uses anthropological theories to examine this phenomenon through one of the latest and more pressing issues in our culture, the racial conflict in the US following the killing of Michael Brown, in which an unarmed black teenager was shot and killed by a white police officer, who was …
Music For Caroline: Including Students With Autism In The Elementary General Music Classroom,
2016
Columbus State University
Music For Caroline: Including Students With Autism In The Elementary General Music Classroom, Meredith B. Dayoub
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose ofthis paper is to research and analyze the history ofspecial education, special education in music, and Autism. The goal is to provide elementary general music educators with a detailed understanding ofthe history ofspecial education and ways to modify lessons to accommodate students with special needs, specifically Autism. Through an analysis of special education history and the legislation that has impacted special education, music educators may find new ways to teach students of varying learning levels. Understanding the medical definition and characteristics of Autism should help educators modify existing lessons or develop new lessons that allow all students, including …
Bill Monroe And Czech Bluegrassers: Imagination And The Production Of Place In Music,
2016
East Tennessee State University
Bill Monroe And Czech Bluegrassers: Imagination And The Production Of Place In Music, Lee Bidgood
ETSU Faculty Works
Journal Summary: Bluegrass and Old Time Country Music: Buried Roots is a collection of articles by noted country music scholars Wayne Daniel, James Akenson, Gregory Hansen and Lee Bidgood. This is a special publication of the International Country Music Journal, an extension of the International Country Music Conference held annually at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Music As Narrative In American College Football,
2016
University of Kentucky
Music As Narrative In American College Football, John M. Mccluskey
Theses and Dissertations--Music
American college football features an enormous amount of music woven into the fabric of the event, with selections accompanying approximately two-thirds of a game’s plays. Musical selections are controlled by a number of forces, including audio and video technicians, university marketing departments, financial sponsors, and wind bands. These blend together in a complex design that offers audible and visual stimulation to the audience during the game’s pauses. The music chosen for performance in these moments frequently communicates meaning beyond entertainment value. Selections reinforce the game’s emotional drive, cue celebrations, direct specific audience actions, and prompt behaviors that can directly impact …
