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The Music of Multicultural America explores the intersection of performance, identity, and community in a wide range of musical expressions. Fifteen essays explore traditions that range from the Klezmer revival in New York, to Arab music in Detroit, to West Indian steel bands in Brooklyn, to Kathak music and dance in California, to Irish music in Boston, to powwows in the midwestern plains, to Hispanic and Native musics of the Southwest borderlands. Many chapters demonstrate the processes involved in supporting, promoting, and reviving community music. Others highlight the ways in which such American institutions as city festivals or state and national folklife agencies come into play.Thirteen themes and processes outlined in the introduction unify the collections fifteen case studies and suggest organizing frameworks for student projects. Due to the diversity of music profiled in the bookMexican mariachi, African American gospel, Asian West Coast jazz, womens punk, FrenchAmerican Cajun, and AngloAmerican sacred harpand to the methodology of fieldwork, ethnography, and academic activism described by the authors, the book is perfect for courses in ethnomusicology, world music, anthropology, folklore, and American studies.Audio and visual materials that support each chapter are freely available on the ATMuse website, supported by the Archives of Traditional Music at Indiana University.
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The book was interesting, but it arrived with some scuffs on the cover. I would have liked better packaging for such an important title. However, the content did make up for the minor issue.
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Jasmine Rodriguez
A Deep Dive into American Music
This book artfully explores the diverse sounds of America. I loved how it delves into performance and identity, making each section feel alive. It’s a fascinating read for anyone interested in the cultural aspects of music!
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Derek Thompson
Not what I expected
I was hoping for more practical insights into the music itself, but it leaned heavily on theory and academic discussion. Still, the historical context is very rich. Just know what you’re getting into!
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Marcus Hargrove
Interesting but a bit dense
While the content is incredibly valuable, I found some sections quite heavy and hard to digest. It’s informative, but I expected a lighter read. Not bad, just requires focus!
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Elena Kim
A Must-Read for Music Lovers
As a musician, this book resonates with me! The insights into community and identity through music are beautifully presented. It has definitely broadened my understanding of American music culture.
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