Meredith Schweig
Renegade Rhymes: Rap Music, Narrative, and Knowledge in Taiwan
Renegade Rhymes: Rap Music, Narrative, and Knowledge in Taiwan
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Rap music has become a powerful tool for Taiwanese musicians to explore and reconcile their identity and history, blending local languages, music, and narrative traditions with critiques of the educational system and neoliberal economy.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2022
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
In the aftermath of oppressive political rule, Taiwan experienced a cultural renaissance in the late 1980s, marking a significant shift after nearly four decades of martial law under the Chinese Nationalist Party. As members of a diverse, multilingual society with a complex history of migration and colonization, Taiwanese individuals embraced this moment of political transformation with a fervent desire to share their stories and confront their identities.
In her groundbreaking book, Renegade Rhymes, ethnomusicologist Meredith Schweig explores the profound impact of rap music in the post-authoritarian era, revealing how it has become a powerful tool for exploring and generating new knowledge about the ethnic, cultural, and political history of Taiwan. Through extensive ethnographic fieldwork, Schweig takes readers on a captivating journey, showcasing the ways in which early MCs from marginalized ethnic groups infused rap with essential elements of their local languages, music, and narrative traditions.
By targeting the educational system and a neoliberal economy, new generations of rappers have harnessed the power of rap to forge associational bonds and rehearse rituals of democratic citizenship. This creative expression has given them a fresh perspective on their complex present, enabling them to make sense of their past and shape a more inclusive future for their society.
Renegade Rhymes offers a profound insight into the dynamic relationship between music, culture, and politics, highlighting the ways in which rap music can be used as a tool for social change and cultural empowerment. It is a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Taiwanese people, who have used rap to redefine their identity and forge a path toward a more inclusive and democratic future.
Weight: 426g
Dimension: 153 x 227 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780226819587
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