Mans: The Changing Faces of Aawambo Musical Ar
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Mans: The Changing Faces of Aawambo Musical Ar

  1. 206 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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Mans: The Changing Faces of Aawambo Musical Ar

About this book

How does a peoples music reflect their history, their occupations, cultural beliefs and values? These are the core questions that this book addresses in relation to the Aawambo people of Namibia. The author, herself born and bred in Namibia, brings to the fore the nuanced views of different people, describing their personal musical experiences past as well as present. This is the first time that the music and stories of contemporary Namibian musicians is shared alongside those of the elderly. Similarly, it is the first time that some of the traditional Aawambo dances are analysed and described, abundantly illustrated with colourful photographs and several songs. Based on years of personal research, this book will appeal to research scholars, students and other interested readers alike, since its style is accessible but detailed, personal yet objective. Recommended for all those interested in culture, anthropology, the arts, and Namibian studies.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Preface
  7. 1. Aawambo People in Namibia: History and Musical Heritage
  8. 2. The Work We Do: Performing Daily Lives
  9. 3. Praise and Endurance: What Men Value
  10. 4. New from Old: Women and their Weddings
  11. 5. Moonlight Play: Teaching Old, Developing New
  12. 6. Myths & Metaphors: the Enduring Magic of Stories
  13. 7. Urban Oshiwambo Music: Hybrid Realities
  14. 8. An Aawambo Musical W
  15. 9. A Collection of Aawambo Songs
  16. Abbreviations
  17. List of Illustrations
  18. Glossary of Performance-related Terms Gathered during Field Research
  19. Bibliography
  20. Index
  21. Back Cover