{"product_id":"cry-for-luck-sacred-song-and-speech-among-the-yurok-hupa-and-karok-indians-of-northwestern-california-9780520306233","title":"Cry for Luck: Sacred Song and Speech Among the Yurok, Hupa, and Karok Indians of Northwestern California","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe title of Richard Keeling's study, \"Cry for Luck,\" refers to the sobbing vocal quality in many traditional songs of northwestern California Indian tribes. He inventories 216 specific forms of medicine and explains the cosmological beliefs on which they were founded. This music is a living tradition, and many of the public dances he describes are still performed today. Keeling's comparative, historical perspective shows how individual elements in the musical tradition can relate to the development of local cultures and the broader sphere of North American prehistory. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 346 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 April 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: University of California Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rich and emotional vocal style found in many traditional songs of the indigenous tribes in northwest California has deeply influenced the title of Richard Keeling's comprehensive study. Despite the limited knowledge about the music of aboriginal Californians, \"Cry for Luck\" will undoubtedly be embraced by those who view music as a vital gateway to understanding other facets of Native American religion and culture. Among the Yurok, Hupa, and Karok peoples, medicine songs and spoken formulas were employed for a wide array of activities, ranging from hunting deer to alleviating digestive discomfort or exerting influence over a disinterested member of the opposite sex. Keeling meticulously catalogs 216 distinct forms of medicine, providing insights into the cosmological beliefs that underpin them. It is worth noting that this music remains a living tradition, with many of the public dances described by Keeling still being performed today. Through his comparative and historical lens, Keeling demonstrates how individual elements within the musical tradition can connect to the development of local cultures and the broader realm of North American prehistory. This title is proudly part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, a testament to the university press's unwavering commitment to seeking out and nurturing the brightest minds, providing them with a platform to express their ideas, reach a wider audience, and make a meaningful impact. Drawing upon a rich backlist dating back to 1893, Voices Revived employs print-on-demand technology to make high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again. Originally published in 1992, \"Cry for Luck\" continues to resonate with scholars and enthusiasts alike, contributing to our understanding of the diverse and rich musical traditions of Native America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 499g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 x 20 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780520306233\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard Keeling","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094785978618,"sku":"9780520306233","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_54113d74-0e67-42d7-a475-91045e86e9fb.jpg?v=1654013243","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/cry-for-luck-sacred-song-and-speech-among-the-yurok-hupa-and-karok-indians-of-northwestern-california-9780520306233","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}