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Imposing Harmony: Music and Society in Colonial Cuzco,New
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Imposing Harmony is a groundbreaking analysis of the role of music and musicians in the social and political life of colonial Cuzco. Challenging musicologys cathedralcentered approach to the history of music in colonial Latin America, Geoffrey Baker demonstrates that rather than being dominated by the cathedral, Cuzcos musical culture was remarkably decentralized. He shows that institutions such as parish churches and monasteries employed indigenous professional musicians, rivaling Cuzco Cathedral in the scale and frequency of the musical performances they staged.Building on recent scholarship by social historians and urban musicologists and drawing on extensive archival research, Baker highlights European music as a significant vehicle for reproducing and contesting power relations in Cuzco. He examines how Andean communities embraced European music, creating an extraordinary cultural florescence, at the same time that Spanish missionaries used the music as a mechanism of colonialization and control. Uncovering a musical life of considerable and unexpected richness throughout the diocese of Cuzco, Baker describes a musical culture sustained by both Hispanic institutional patrons and the upper strata of indigenous society. Mastery of European music enabled elite Andeans to consolidate their position within the colonial social hierarchy. Indigenous professional musicians distinguished themselves by fulfilling important functions in colonial society, acting as educators, religious leaders, and mediators between the Catholic Church and indigenous communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Imposing Harmony: Music and Society in Colonial Cuzco'? A: The book analyzes the role of music and musicians in the social and political life of colonial Cuzco, challenging traditional musicology perspectives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Imposing Harmony' is Geoffrey Baker.
- Q: When was 'Imposing Harmony' published? A: The book was published on March 24, 2008.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in a paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Imposing Harmony' have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Imposing Harmony'? A: Themes include the influence of European music in Cuzco, the role of indigenous musicians, and music as a tool for colonial control.
- Q: Does the book include any archival research? A: Yes, Geoffrey Baker draws on extensive archival research to support his analysis.
- Q: Is 'Imposing Harmony' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to musicology, history, and cultural studies.
- Q: What makes 'Imposing Harmony' unique compared to other music history books? A: It challenges the cathedral-centered approach to music history by highlighting the decentralized musical culture in colonial Cuzco.