The Changing Faces of Aawambo Musical Arts / Minette Mans ; with Ngoma Research Collective.

By:

Mans, Minette [authorhor.]

Contributor(s):

Ngoma Research Collective

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Basel Southern Africa studies ; 11.Publisher: Baltimore, Maryland : Project Muse, 2017Manufacturer: Baltimore, Md. : Project MUSE, 2017Copyright date: ©2017Description: 1 online resource (189 pages) : illustrations, photographsContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

3905758946
9783905758948

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Additional physical formats: No titleDDC classification:

780/.96881 23

LOC classification:

ML3760 .M363 2017

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Contents:

1. Aawambo people in Namibia : history and musical heritage -- 2. The work we do : performing daily lives -- 3. Praise and endurance : what men value -- A. Lion hunt -- 4. New from old : women and their weddings -- 5. Moonlight play : teaching old, developing new -- 6. Myths & metaphors : the enduring magic of stories -- 7. Urban Oshiwambo music : hybrid realities -- 8. An Aawambo musical world : a theoretical position -- 9. A collection of Aawambo songs.

Summary: How does a peoples' music reflect their history, their occupations, cultural beliefs and values? These are the core questions that this book addresses in relation to the Aawambo people of Namibia. The author, herself born and bred in Namibia, brings to the fore the nuanced views of different people, describing their personal musical experiences -- past as well as present. This is the first time that the music and stories of contemporary Namibian musicians is shared alongside those of the elderly. Similarly, it is the first time that some of the traditional Aawambo dances are analysed and described, abundantly illustrated with colourful photographs and several songs. Based on years of personal research, this book will appeal to research scholars, students and other interested readers alike, since its style is accessible but detailed, personal yet objective. Recommended for all those interested in culture, anthropology, the arts, and Namibian studies.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-181) and index.

How does a peoples' music reflect their history, their occupations, cultural beliefs and values? These are the core questions that this book addresses in relation to the Aawambo people of Namibia. The author, herself born and bred in Namibia, brings to the fore the nuanced views of different people, describing their personal musical experiences -- past as well as present. This is the first time that the music and stories of contemporary Namibian musicians is shared alongside those of the elderly. Similarly, it is the first time that some of the traditional Aawambo dances are analysed and described, abundantly illustrated with colourful photographs and several songs. Based on years of personal research, this book will appeal to research scholars, students and other interested readers alike, since its style is accessible but detailed, personal yet objective. Recommended for all those interested in culture, anthropology, the arts, and Namibian studies.

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