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OverviewA historical and contemporary study of Palestinian musicianship in exile in the Middle East, spanning half a century in disparate locations Palestinian Music in Exile is a historical and contemporary study of Palestinian musicianship in exile in the Middle East, spanning half a century in disparate locations, including Gaza, Turkey, Kuwait, and Egypt. Grassroots musicians emerge here as powerful actors, their stories taking center stage, offering critiques of existing conditions, and new perspectives on displacement and the transmission of Palestinian narratives, and presenting alternative visions for the future. Louis Brehony argues that, under conditions of colonial relations and repeated displacement, the reclaiming of public space has gone hand in hand with aesthetic revolution, both broadening and traditionalizing the sounds of Palestine, and carrying messages of sumud (steadfastness) and resistance. Based on a decade's research in Europe and the Middle East, this timely and inspiring collection of musical ethnographies provides a rich oral history of contemporary Palestinian musicianship and encompasses a broad range of experiences of the ghurba, or state of exile. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Louis Brehony , Dr. Dawn Chatty , Dr. Stacy D. Fahrenthold , Dr. Annika RaboPublisher: American University in Cairo Press Imprint: American University in Cairo Press ISBN: 9781649033048ISBN 10: 1649033044 Pages: 340 Publication Date: 21 November 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsTimeline of events Acknowledgements Preface Chapter 1. Introduction Strings Of The Street: Resistance Aesthetics Of A Nation In Movement Chapter 2. Za’atar, Zeit, And Fairuz: Growing Up Palestinian In Kuwait Reem Kelani’s Musical Beginnings Chapter 3. ‘Nothing Stops Tradition’: Dialects Of Cultural Reinvention In Exile Experiences Of Palestinian Instrumentalism In Bilad al-Sham Chapter 4. Village Dreams In Urban Gaza: A Young Girl’s Musical Intifada Music And Land In A Palestinian Socialist Household Chapter 5. Smashing The Pyramids: Encores Of Palestinian Radicalism In Egypt Tamer Abu Ghazaleh, The Cairo Underground, And The Sabreen Influence Chapter 6. ‘An Even Tougher Act Of Resistance’: Instrumentalism In The Dakhil Saied Silbak And The Music Of Internal Displacement Chapter 7. ‘Ahla Ayām’: The Most Beautiful Days Tarab, al-Waṭan, And Gaza’s New Generation Of Musicians Chapter 8. Sumud And The City: Old And New Comradeship In Istanbul Fares Anbar, Ahmed Haddad, and The Turkish Migrant Scene Conclusion: Where To? Glossary ReferencesReviews"""Based on a deep knowledge of Palestinian resistance and culture, this book weaves together revolutionary Marxist and anticolonial theory with Palestinian history, music, and political and social ideas, in a way which is both accessible and intelligent.""--Tahrir Hamdi, Arab Open University ""Louis Brehony's book is a testament to the centrality of Palestinian culture, particularly music, to the continuity of the Palestinian struggle. He bears witness to the power of culture as a generator of meaning, and as a revolutionary tool in the hands of working-class Palestinian refugees in Palestine and in the diaspora.""--Ramzy Baroud, Palestine Chronicle" """Based on a deep knowledge of Palestinian resistance and culture, this book weaves together revolutionary Marxist and anticolonial theory with Palestinian history, music, and political and social ideas, in a way which is both accessible and intelligent.""--Tahrir Hamdi, Arab Open University" """Brehony’s book is a towering achievement, and essential reading that provides context and texture to current world events""—Journal of Refugees Studies ""An incredible read. . . . Anyone reading this book would do well to keep it as a permanent source of reference.""—Middle East Monitor ""A compelling narrative that not only informs but also inspires a deeper appreciation for the resilience and creativity of Palestinian musicians in exile.""—Arab Studies Quarterly ""[Brehony's] analysis, incorporating unique language (Arabic and English) and theories . . . makes the book appealing to a diverse range of academic disciplines, including historians, social scientists, linguists, and music researchers engaged in post-colonialism, women's studies, or modernization theories.""—Journal of Holy Land and Palestine Studies ""In addition to its masterful history of Palestinian music, Brehony’s book serves as such a guide, reinforcing already held beliefs with a fresh view of how to create a better world.""—Mondoweiss ""The book leaves the reader with the impression that although Palestinians are not yet free, their music and culture remain sources of strength and inspiration . . . serving to keep their collective spirit alive.""—Morning Star ""A book brimming with research which weaves together the many strands of Palestinian resistance, explored through music and from a Marxist perspective.""—The New Arab ""This book evokes the pulse of the people by foregrounding the voices of displaced Palestinian musicians in a breadth of musical situations.""—Scottish Left Review ""Based on a deep knowledge of Palestinian resistance and culture, this book weaves together revolutionary Marxist and anticolonial theory with Palestinian history, music, and political and social ideas, in a way which is both accessible and intelligent.""—Tahrir Hamdi, Arab Open University ""Louis Brehony’s book is a testament to the centrality of Palestinian culture, particularly music, to the continuity of the Palestinian struggle. He bears witness to the power of culture as a generator of meaning, and as a revolutionary tool in the hands of working-class Palestinian refugees in Palestine and in the diaspora.""—Ramzy Baroud, Palestine Chronicle ""Louis Brehony's outstanding work sheds light on the various circumstances and factors that influenced the creation of Palestinian music in exile, which then became truly diverse and unique in the Arab world.”—Bashar Shammout, Al Fajer" """Based on a deep knowledge of Palestinian resistance and culture, this book weaves together revolutionary Marxist and anticolonial theory with Palestinian history, music, and political and social ideas, in a way which is both accessible and intelligent.""-Tahrir Hamdi, Arab Open University ""Louis Brehony's book is a testament to the centrality of Palestinian culture, particularly music, to the continuity of the Palestinian struggle. He bears witness to the power of culture as a generator of meaning, and as a revolutionary tool in the hands of working-class Palestinian refugees in Palestine and in the diaspora.""-Ramzy Baroud, Palestine Chronicle ""Louis Brehony's outstanding work sheds light on the various circumstances and factors that influenced the creation of Palestinian music in exile, which then became truly diverse and unique in the Arab world.""-Bashar Shammout, Al Fajer" Author InformationLouis Brehony is an activist, musician, researcher and educator, and a preeminent global scholar of Palestinian music. He is the director of the award-winning documentary film Kofia: A Revolution Through Music (2021) and has published widely on Palestine and political culture in the Palestine Chronicle, Middle East Monitor, Arab Media and Society, and a range of other journals. Louis received his PhD from King's College London and a master's in composition from the University of Salford, and performs internationally as a multi-instrumentalist. He has family origins in Ireland and lives in Manchester, UK. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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