Claude Boucher (Chisale)
When Animals Sing and Spirits Dance
- ISBN 13:
- 9780957050808
- author:
- Claude Boucher (Chisale)
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Kungoni Centre of Culture and Art
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 218mm X 276mm
- Genre:
- Art
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The gule wamkulu, the 'great dance', is a vibrant and dynamic tradition of the Chewa people of Malawi. This book delves into the diversity and spectacle of this ancient ritual, exploring its significance and meaning through the characters' songs, dances, and codified messages. Through the dancers, the ancestors communicate with the living, imparting instructions on moral conduct and guiding individuals within the community's values and worldview. The gule wamkulu is a unique window into the culture of the Chewa people, offering insight into their spirituality and way of life. Illustrated with color photographs and original artwork, this book presents a lively interpretation of the great dance, told in the voice of the Chewa themselves. The songs are presented in both Chichewa and English, acknowledging the limitations of direct representation.
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