Sebastian T. Ellerich
Melanesian Mainstream: Stringband Music and Identity in Vanuatu
Melanesian Mainstream: Stringband Music and Identity in Vanuatu
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Melanesian Mainstream provides a detailed historical record of stringband music's roots, context, evolution, and impact, highlighting its musical hybridity, communal lyrics, and unique organizational structures as key factors in understanding ni-Vanuatu socio-cultural history.
Format: Hardback
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2024
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Citizens of Vanuatu, known as ni-Vanuatu, hold stringband music in high regard as a symbol of their national identity, representing their rich cultural, stylistic, and musical heritage. In-depth field and ethnographic research conducted by Melanesian Mainstream provides a comprehensive historical account of the origins, context, evolution, and profound impact of stringband music within the ni-Vanuatu community. This extensive monograph goes beyond merely chronicling the genre's history and cultural significance, delving into the intricate details that shape its musicality, communal lyrics, and distinctive organizational structures. By examining these key aspects, Melanesian Mainstream offers a valuable contribution to anthropological understanding of ni-Vanuatu's socio-cultural history, shedding light on the intricate tapestry of this unique cultural tradition.
Citizens of Vanuatu, known as ni-Vanuatu, hold stringband music in high regard as a symbol of their national identity, representing their rich cultural, stylistic, and musical heritage. In-depth field and ethnographic research conducted by Melanesian Mainstream provides a comprehensive historical account of the origins, context, evolution, and profound impact of stringband music within the ni-Vanuatu community. This extensive monograph goes beyond merely chronicling the genre's history and cultural significance, delving into the intricate details that shape its musicality, communal lyrics, and distinctive organizational structures. By examining these key aspects, Melanesian Mainstream offers a valuable contribution to anthropological understanding of ni-Vanuatu's socio-cultural history, shedding light on the intricate tapestry of this unique cultural tradition.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781805392231
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