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Artistry of Afro-Cuban Batá Drumming

Kenneth Schweitzer
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      An iconic symbol and sound of the Lucumí/Santería religion, Afro-Cuban batá are talking drums that express the epic mythological narratives of the West African Yoruba deities known as orisha. By imitating aspects of speech and song, and by metaphorically referencing salient attributes of the deities, batá drummers facilitate the communal praising of orisha in a music ritual known as a toque de santo.In The Artistry of Afro-Cuban Batá Drumming, Kenneth Schweitzer blends musical transcription, musical analysis, interviews, ethnographic descriptions, and observations from his own experience as a ritual drummer to highlight the complex variables at work during a live Lucumí performance.Integral in enabling trance possessions by the orisha, by far the most dramatic expressions of Lucumí faith, batá drummers are also entrusted with controlling the overall ebb and flow of the four- to six-hour toque de santo. During these events, batá drummers combine their knowledge of ritual with an extensive repertoire of rhythms and songs. Musicians focus on the many thematic acts that unfold both concurrently and in quick succession. In addition to creating an emotionally charged environment, playing salute rhythms for the orisha, and supporting the playful song competitions that erupt between singers, batá drummers are equally dedicated to nurturing their own drumming community by creating a variety of opportunities for the musicians to grow artistically and creatively.
      Format: Hardback CONTRIBUTORS: Kenneth Schweitzer EAN: 9781617036699 COUNTRY: United States PAGES: WEIGHT: 333 g HEIGHT: 229 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: University Press of Mississippi DATE PUBLISHED: 2012-12-11 CITY: GENRE: HISTORY / Caribbean & West Indies / Cuba, MUSIC / Ethnomusicology, MUSIC / Musical Instruments / Percussion WIDTH: 152 cm SPINE:

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      Theory of music and musicology, Percussion instruments, General and world history

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      Kenneth Schweitzer is assistant professor and chair of music at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. His work has been published in journals such as Ethnomusicology and Music of Asia.
      An iconic symbol and sound of the Lucumí/Santería religion, Afro-Cuban batá are talking drums that express the epic mythological narratives of the West African Yoruba deities known as orisha. By imitating aspects of speech and song, and by metaphorically referencing salient attributes of the deities, batá drummers facilitate the communal praising of orisha in a music ritual known as a toque de santo.In The Artistry of Afro-Cuban Batá Drumming, Kenneth Schweitzer blends musical transcription, musical analysis, interviews, ethnographic descriptions, and observations from his own experience as a ritual drummer to highlight the complex variables at work during a live Lucumí performance.Integral in enabling trance possessions by the orisha, by far the most dramatic expressions of Lucumí faith, batá drummers are also entrusted with controlling the overall ebb and flow of the four- to six-hour toque de santo. During these events, batá drummers combine their knowledge of ritual with an extensive repertoire of rhythms and songs. Musicians focus on the many thematic acts that unfold both concurrently and in quick succession. In addition to creating an emotionally charged environment, playing salute rhythms for the orisha, and supporting the playful song competitions that erupt between singers, batá drummers are equally dedicated to nurturing their own drumming community by creating a variety of opportunities for the musicians to grow artistically and creatively.
      Format: Hardback CONTRIBUTORS: Kenneth Schweitzer EAN: 9781617036699 COUNTRY: United States PAGES: WEIGHT: 333 g HEIGHT: 229 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: University Press of Mississippi DATE PUBLISHED: 2012-12-11 CITY: GENRE: HISTORY / Caribbean & West Indies / Cuba, MUSIC / Ethnomusicology, MUSIC / Musical Instruments / Percussion WIDTH: 152 cm SPINE:

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      Theory of music and musicology, Percussion instruments, General and world history

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      Kenneth Schweitzer is assistant professor and chair of music at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. His work has been published in journals such as Ethnomusicology and Music of Asia.

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