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Where Rivers and Mountains Sing : Sound, Music, and Nomadism in Tuva and Beyond.

"Where Rivers and Mountains Sing takes readers on a journey through the rich sonic world of Inner Asia, where the elemental energies of wind, water, and echo, the ubiquitous presence of birds and animals, and the legendary feats of heroes have inspired a remarkable art and technology of soundma...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Levin, Theodore Craig (Author), Süzükei, Valentina (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, [2010]
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:"Where Rivers and Mountains Sing takes readers on a journey through the rich sonic world of Inner Asia, where the elemental energies of wind, water, and echo, the ubiquitous presence of birds and animals, and the legendary feats of heroes have inspired a remarkable art and technology of soundmaking among nomadic pastoralists. For Inner Asian pastoralists, sound and music form part of a spiritual relationship with the natural environment that has endured in the face of formidable social and political challenges. As performers from Tuva and other parts of Inner Asia have responded to the growing worldwide popularity of their music, Levin follows them to the West, describing their soul-searching efforts to nourish global connections while preserving the power and poignancy of their music tradition. An accompanying CD/DVD acquaints readers with the musicians and their music."--Jacket.
Physical Description:1 online resource (312 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 258-268) and index.
ISBN:9780253045034
0253045037
0253347157
9780253347152