Overview
First Nations, Inuit, and Metis music in Canada is dynamic and diverse, reflecting continuities with earlier traditions and innovative approaches to creating new musical sounds. Aboriginal Music in Contemporary Canada narrates a story of resistance and renewal, struggle and success, as indigenous musicians in Canada negotiate who they are and who they want to be. Comprised of essays, interviews, and personal reflections by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal musicians and scholars alike, the collection highlights themes of innovation, teaching and transmission, and cultural interaction. Individual chapters discuss musical genres ranging from popular styles including country and pop to nation-specific and intertribal practices such as powwows, as well as hybrid performances that incorporate music with theatre and dance. As a whole, this collection demonstrates how music is a powerful tool for articulating the social challenges faced by Aboriginal communities and an effective way to affirm indigenous strength and pride. Juxtaposing scholarly study with artistic practice, Aboriginal Music in Contemporary Canada celebrates and critically engages Canada's vibrant Aboriginal music scene. Contributors include Veronique Audet (Universite de Montreal), Columpa C. Bobb (Tsleil Waututh and Nlaka'pamux, Manitoba Theatre for Young People), Sadie Buck (Haudenosaunee), Annette Chretien (Metis), Marie Clements (Metis/Dene), Walter Denny Jr. (Mi'kmaw), Gabriel Desrosiers (Ojibwa, University of Minnesota, Morris), Beverley Diamond (Memorial University), Jimmy Dick (Cree), Byron Dueck (Royal Northern College of Music), Klisala Harrison (University of Helsinki), Donna Lariviere (Algonquin), Charity Marsh (University of Regina), Sophie Merasty (Dene and Cree), Garry Oker (Dane-zaa), Marcia Ostashewski (Cape Breton University), Mary Piercey (Memorial University), Amber Ridington (Memorial University), Dylan Robinson (Sto:lo, University of Toronto), Christopher Scales (Michigan State University), Gilles Sioui (Wendat), Gordon E. Smith (Queen's University), Beverly Souliere (Algonquin), Janice Esther Tulk (Memorial University), Florent Vollant (Innu) and Russell Wallace (Lil'wat).
Full Product Details
Author: Anna Hoefnagels ,
Beverley Diamond ,
Beverley Diamond ,
Beverley Diamond
Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
Imprint: McGill-Queen's University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 99.20cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.998kg
ISBN: 9780773539518
ISBN 10: 0773539514
Pages: 520
Publication Date: 24 February 2012
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
Among the many major contributions of this broad collection is the emphasis on recording. The views of the musicians themselves about the recording process highlight concerns that would not necessarily be paramount for non-Aboriginals. Elaine Keillor, author of Music in Canada: Capturing Landscape and Diversity
""Among the many major contributions of this broad collection is the emphasis on recording. The views of the musicians themselves about the recording process highlight concerns that would not necessarily be paramount for non-Aboriginals."" Elaine Keillor, author of Music in Canada: Capturing Landscape and Diversity
Author Information
Anna Hoefnagels is assistant professor of music at Carleton University. Beverley Diamond is a Canada Research Chair and professor of music and folklore at Memorial University.
