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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 musicology’s cathedral-centered approach to the history of music in colonial Latin America, Geoffrey Baker demonstrates that rather than being dominated by the cathedral, Cuzco’s 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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I ordered 'Music and Society in Colonial Cuzco' in new condition, but the book arrived with some wear on the cover. The content seems fine, but I was bummed about the physical state it came in. Not sure if I'd buy from here again.
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Elias Kim
Interesting but a bit dense
While I found the insights in 'Music and Society in Colonial Cuzco' very valuable, I felt some sections were overly academic. It took me a while to get through certain chapters, but the information was worth it. Just be prepared to do some heavy reading!
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Ryan Smith
Not what I expected
I was hoping for a lighter read, but 'Music and Society in Colonial Cuzco' turned out to be pretty academic. Still, I learned a lot about the era. If you're prepared for detailed analysis, you might enjoy it!
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Lucia Torres
A rich exploration of Cuzco's history
I just finished reading 'Music and Society in Colonial Cuzco,' and it was a fascinating dive into how music shaped the culture back then. The author did a great job weaving in personal stories that made the historical context come alive. Highly recommend for anyone interested in colonial studies!
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Aisha Patel
Insightful perspectives on colonial Cuzco
This book provides an insightful look into how music influenced society in colonial Cuzco. I was particularly interested in the way indigenous music was integrated. Definitely a unique read for musicologists or historians!
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