Blacking, John
How Musical Is Man? (John Danz Lecture Ser)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780295953380
- author:
- Blacking, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Washington Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1974
- Pages:
- 116
- Dimensions:
- 13.97 x 0.76 x 21.59 centimetres
- Genre:
- Anthropology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
This study in ethnomusicology explores how music-making varies across cultures. A musician turned social anthropologist, the author draws on his research into African music to challenge traditional distinctions between 'art' and 'folk' music.
Blacking argues that many of music's essential processes are rooted in human biology and social interaction, suggesting that all music is fundamentally 'folk' music. This idea has implications for our understanding of musicality, education, and the role of music in society.
The author's research into Venda music reveals surprising similarities with European music in terms of structure, highlighting the need to reevaluate our assumptions about the nature of music and its place within human culture.
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