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== '''Introduction''' == | == '''Introduction''' == | ||
| − | + | We will look at two Arab musicians who have achieved recognition, are known internationally and across Arab countries and diasporas: | |
| − | *Umm Kulthum | + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umm_Kulthum_%28singer%29 Umm Kulthum] |
| − | *Marcel Khalife | + | *[http://www.marcelkhalife.com/index.html Marcel Khalife] |
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| + | We will also compare and contrast their political involvement, how music is used through this involvement and how it is reflected in their music. | ||
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== '''Umm Kulthum''' == | == '''Umm Kulthum''' == | ||
*Egyptian singer, sometimes referred to as ''Kawkab al-Sharq'' ("Star of the East") | *Egyptian singer, sometimes referred to as ''Kawkab al-Sharq'' ("Star of the East") | ||
| − | *Known for being passionate and emotive | + | *Known for being [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjfH8a8wDOU passionate and emotive] (Eg: Inta Omri) |
*Vast repertoire of sentimental, religious, and nationalistic songs | *Vast repertoire of sentimental, religious, and nationalistic songs | ||
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**''Sa'alu Qalbi'' (Ask My Heart) | **''Sa'alu Qalbi'' (Ask My Heart) | ||
*Sang in support of Gamal Abdel Nasser: | *Sang in support of Gamal Abdel Nasser: | ||
| − | **''Wallahi Zaman, Ya Silahi '' (It's Been a Long Time, O Weapon of Mine) | + | **[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS2uu4FEddo ''Wallahi Zaman, Ya Silahi '' (It's Been a Long Time, O Weapon of Mine)] [Instrumental] |
*Toured all over the Arab countries and diasporas to raise money for the Egyptian army after their defeat in 1967 | *Toured all over the Arab countries and diasporas to raise money for the Egyptian army after their defeat in 1967 | ||
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*Lebanese singer and oud player | *Lebanese singer and oud player | ||
*A lyrical composer and collaborates with Palestinian poet ''Mahmoud Darwish'' | *A lyrical composer and collaborates with Palestinian poet ''Mahmoud Darwish'' | ||
| − | *Seeks to break Arabic song stereotypes and to renew its character | + | *Seeks to break Arabic song stereotypes and to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPOeclYkF18 renew its character] |
'''Political Involvement:''' | '''Political Involvement:''' | ||
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*Was named ''UNESCO Artist for Peace'' on 2005 and has pleaded for a stand against Israel's aggression towards Lebanon and Palestine | *Was named ''UNESCO Artist for Peace'' on 2005 and has pleaded for a stand against Israel's aggression towards Lebanon and Palestine | ||
**[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnuZaglG7_M ''Ana Amshi'' (I Walk)] | **[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnuZaglG7_M ''Ana Amshi'' (I Walk)] | ||
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| + | '''Ana Amshi (English Translation)'''<br/> | ||
| + | <br/> | ||
| + | With straight posture I walk<br/> | ||
| + | with head up hish I walk<br/> | ||
| + | I have an olive branch in my hand<br/> | ||
| + | and on my shoulder my coffin<br/> | ||
| + | as I walk and walk<br/> | ||
| + | <br/> | ||
| + | My heart is a red moon<br/> | ||
| + | My heart is an orchard with sweet basil and boxthorn<br/> | ||
| + | My lips are a sky that rains fire on occasion,<br/> | ||
| + | but often love.<br/> | ||
| + | I have an olive branch in my hand<br/> | ||
| + | and on my shoulder my coffin<br/> | ||
| + | as I walk and walk<br/> | ||
| + | <br/> | ||
| + | With straight posture I walk<br/> | ||
| + | With head up high I walk<br/> | ||
| + | I have an olive branch in my hand<br/> | ||
| + | and on my shoulder my coffin<br/> | ||
| + | As I walk and walk and walk<br/> | ||
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| + | == '''Compare and Contrast''' == | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Similarities''' | ||
| + | *Music of resistance. | ||
| + | *Use their music to uplift their country and identity | ||
| + | *Against hegemony (Britain and Israel) | ||
| + | *Both are politically explicit and implicit: | ||
| + | **Protest and actions are explicit | ||
| + | **Songs are implicit (musical symbolism) | ||
| + | <br/> | ||
| + | '''Differences''' | ||
| + | *Umm Kulthum = Politics of Music | ||
| + | *Marcel Khalife = Music of Politics | ||
| + | <br/> | ||
| + | == '''Conclusion''' == | ||
| + | |||
| + | *Pan-Arab and Internation Recognition achieved through political involvement and catalyzed by media and touring. | ||
| + | *"Nationalistic and Pan-Arab Fervor" object of attention from "outsiders". | ||
| + | **This "fervor" is what makes both artists universal (fighting for beliefs and survival of cultural identity) | ||
Latest revision as of 23:23, 8 April 2008
Contents
Pan-Arab and International Recognition: Study of Music & Politics
Introduction
We will look at two Arab musicians who have achieved recognition, are known internationally and across Arab countries and diasporas:
We will also compare and contrast their political involvement, how music is used through this involvement and how it is reflected in their music.
Umm Kulthum
- Egyptian singer, sometimes referred to as Kawkab al-Sharq ("Star of the East")
- Known for being passionate and emotive (Eg: Inta Omri)
- Vast repertoire of sentimental, religious, and nationalistic songs
Political Involvement:
- Supported Egyptian Independence through songs:
- Nashid al'Jami'ah (The University Anthem)
- Sa'alu Qalbi (Ask My Heart)
- Sang in support of Gamal Abdel Nasser:
- Toured all over the Arab countries and diasporas to raise money for the Egyptian army after their defeat in 1967
Marcel Khalife
- Lebanese singer and oud player
- A lyrical composer and collaborates with Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish
- Seeks to break Arabic song stereotypes and to renew its character
Political Involvement:
- Refused to participate in the 2001 Womadelaide Festival as a testament against "the arrogance of Israel and its relentless massacre and bombing of the people of Lebanon and Palestine" and the Israeli government who had sponsored an artist to perform in the same festival
- Was named UNESCO Artist for Peace on 2005 and has pleaded for a stand against Israel's aggression towards Lebanon and Palestine
Ana Amshi (English Translation)
With straight posture I walk
with head up hish I walk
I have an olive branch in my hand
and on my shoulder my coffin
as I walk and walk
My heart is a red moon
My heart is an orchard with sweet basil and boxthorn
My lips are a sky that rains fire on occasion,
but often love.
I have an olive branch in my hand
and on my shoulder my coffin
as I walk and walk
With straight posture I walk
With head up high I walk
I have an olive branch in my hand
and on my shoulder my coffin
As I walk and walk and walk
Compare and Contrast
Similarities
- Music of resistance.
- Use their music to uplift their country and identity
- Against hegemony (Britain and Israel)
- Both are politically explicit and implicit:
- Protest and actions are explicit
- Songs are implicit (musical symbolism)
Differences
- Umm Kulthum = Politics of Music
- Marcel Khalife = Music of Politics
Conclusion
- Pan-Arab and Internation Recognition achieved through political involvement and catalyzed by media and touring.
- "Nationalistic and Pan-Arab Fervor" object of attention from "outsiders".
- This "fervor" is what makes both artists universal (fighting for beliefs and survival of cultural identity)
