Event Title
Evocation of place in music: travel observations from three regions of South America
Description
Using three examples gathered while traveling in South America, this presentation looks at the profound regional differences that characterize some of the music found on the continent. Looking at settlement history, geography and cultural diffusion, I will first review a number of factors that help us understand the style of music found in particular regions of Colombia and Brazil. Then, borrowing an example from central Chile, I will demonstrate through an interactive activity how musical styles affect the evocation of place.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
8-3-2008 8:00 AM
Subject - LCSH
Ethnomusicology; Music--Social aspects
End Date
8-3-2008 5:00 PM
Session
Social and Cultural Geographies
Genre/Form
abstracts (summaries)
Type
event
Geographic Coverage
South America
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author's written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Keywords
music, sense of place, regional differences, culture, South America
Evocation of place in music: travel observations from three regions of South America
Using three examples gathered while traveling in South America, this presentation looks at the profound regional differences that characterize some of the music found on the continent. Looking at settlement history, geography and cultural diffusion, I will first review a number of factors that help us understand the style of music found in particular regions of Colombia and Brazil. Then, borrowing an example from central Chile, I will demonstrate through an interactive activity how musical styles affect the evocation of place.