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Author: Jennifer A. Fraser
Publisher: Ohio University Press
Imprint: Ohio University Press
Volume: 127
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.499kg
ISBN: 9780896802940
ISBN 10: 0896802949
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 15 June 2015
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
This book tells the fascinating story of the transformation of a traditional gong ensemble to a pop genre in Indonesia s West Sumatra province. Readers are given a glimpse of the musical styles and culture politics that permeate the changing constructs of Minangkabau identity since the 1960s. Margaret Kartomi, author of Musical Journeys in Sumatra
This book tells the fascinating story of the transformation of a traditional gong ensemble to a pop genre in Indonesia's West Sumatra province. Readers are given a glimpse of the musical styles and culture politics that permeate the changing constructs of Minangkabau identity since the 1960s. -Margaret Kartomi, author of Musical Journeys in Sumatra Novel and creative-a highly original account of the history and significance of Minangkabau music. -Henry Spiller, professor, Department of Music, University of California, Davis
[Fraser's] book is a valuable text for those who wish to understand how musical practices can express identities, how and why musical styles change, and the methodologies for experiencing the musics of the communities we study. Fraser discusses the aesthetics and system of ideal musical styles employed by talempong players, the history of the talempong, and, most compellingly, the newer styles of practice, including repertoires that incorporate popular music genres from around the world. The author's discussion of institutionalization, professionalization, and monetization of Minangkau arts in general and talempong styles specifically gives this book broader relevance....SUMMING UP: Recommended. Novel and creative-a highly original account of the history and significance of Minangkabau music. -- Henry Spiller, professor, Department of Music, University of California, Davis This book tells the fascinating story of the transformation of a traditional gong ensemble to a pop genre in Indonesia's West Sumatra province. Readers are given a glimpse of the musical styles and culture politics that permeate the changing constructs of Minangkabau identity since the 1960s. -- Margaret Kartomi, author of Musical Journeys in Sumatra
Novel and creative-a highly original account of the history and significance of Minangkabau music. -Henry Spiller, professor, Department of Music, University of California, Davis This book tells the fascinating story of the transformation of a traditional gong ensemble to a pop genre in Indonesia's West Sumatra province. Readers are given a glimpse of the musical styles and culture politics that permeate the changing constructs of Minangkabau identity since the 1960s. -Margaret Kartomi, author of Musical Journeys in Sumatra
Author Information
Jennifer A. Fraser is an associate professor of ethnomusicology and anthropology at Oberlin College.
