HNR 340 Lecture 5: WEEK OF FEB 6 – FEB 8
10 Feb 2017
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Regional and national trends in afro-brazilian religious musics: a case of cultural pluralism. Ethnomusicology both musicological and anthropological methods to understand all elements of musical piece. Music is a key component of identity, vehicle of religious fulfillment/organization: allows ori xas to come, different drumming patterns for different deities. Candombl house of drums/music true to african origins; songs in african dialect. Umbanda similar beliefs but more urban version caters to different populations songs in portuguese. Caboclo amerindian mixed deities are mostly indigenous traditions. Most common ethnic group = yoruba/nago and gege. Significance of drums/drummers in afro-brazilian religious dogmas. Call the gods - vehicle of communication with gods. Axe = force that allows things to happen/change must be nurtured and brought out by music: ritual of song provides power of action/motion, mythical-ritual power attributed to songs/music. Brazilian musicians have had lots of impact on issues of racial identity and social equality in brazil.
