Wednesday, March 03, 2004
A fascinating look at the world of the working ethnomusicologist, Songcatcher Pioneer on Musical Heritage:
"It's our history. We have a written history. There are books for political history, the formation of nations, political and social struggles. But music is one of the most intimate expressions. Through music you become knowledgeable of the intimate aspects of life that aren't told in books. It's important because the people themselves tell you; it's not someone's interpretation. History books are written by the victors, but songs are the people's own words and melodies. That what makes music a very powerful tool to understand people."
And an unrelated reading list from Music 217: Rock and Related Music
¶ 3/03/2004 10:04:00 AM
"It's our history. We have a written history. There are books for political history, the formation of nations, political and social struggles. But music is one of the most intimate expressions. Through music you become knowledgeable of the intimate aspects of life that aren't told in books. It's important because the people themselves tell you; it's not someone's interpretation. History books are written by the victors, but songs are the people's own words and melodies. That what makes music a very powerful tool to understand people."
And an unrelated reading list from Music 217: Rock and Related Music
¶ 3/03/2004 10:04:00 AM
