Sample ethnographic introductions

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Read these introductions to African musical ethnography selectively...observing:

  • field method
  • theory, presuppositions, prejudices, "where the author's coming from"
  • author's position and angle in the field
  • writing style, apparent audience
  • organization (table of contents)

Ethnographies:

1. Friedson, Steven: Dancing Prophets
2. Berliner, Paul: The Soul of Mbira
3. Chernoff, John: African Rhythm and African Sensibility
4. Kisliuk, Michelle: Seize the Dance!
5. Besmer, Fremont: Horses, Musicians & Gods
6. Keil, Charles: Tiv Song

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