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Discover the transformative power of music with 'The Old Songs are Always New', an insightful exploration of Tiwi song culture. This trade paperback, published in 2023 by Sydney University Press, captures an extraordinary journey as Genevieve Campbell and a group of dedicated Tiwi elders reclaim over 1300 ethnographic recordings made between 1912 and 1981, archived at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) in Canberra. As you delve into this rich text, you will uncover how Tiwi songs serve as a powerful medium for storytelling, cultural preservation, and contemporary expression. Campbell details the historical and social significance of twelve distinct Tiwi song types, analyzing their melodies, rhythms, and the intricate poetic devices employed in their creation. Each page encapsulates the essence of the Tiwi Islands, revealing a vibrant and evolving music tradition that resonates deeply within today’s cultural landscape. With a focus on both the oral history and modern interpretations, 'The Old Songs are Always New' is a must-have for music enthusiasts, cultural researchers, and anyone interested in Indigenous Australian art. Shipping for this item is free, and delivery can take up to 6 weeks. Please note that orders cannot be canceled once placed. Get your copy today and experience the timelessness of the Tiwi song tradition firsthand! Currently available in BRAND NEW condition with ISBN 9781743328750.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743328750
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
Approximately 1300 ethnographic field recordings of Tiwi songs, made between 1912 and 1981, are archived at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) in Canberra.
In November 2009, Genevieve Campbell and eleven Tiwi colleagues travelled to Canberra to reclaim these archived songs and song texts. The Old Songs are Always New explores their return home to the Tiwi Islands and reveals that the fundamentally contemporary, topical and current nature of the Tiwi song culture has resulted in the preservation of a rich social, cultural and historical oral record.
Campbell describes the melody, rhythm, vocal technique, language, performance context and function of the twelve Tiwi song types, and gives an overview of the language and poetic devices used in song composition.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743328750
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
Approximately 1300 ethnographic field recordings of Tiwi songs, made between 1912 and 1981, are archived at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) in Canberra.
In November 2009, Genevieve Campbell and eleven Tiwi colleagues travelled to Canberra to reclaim these archived songs and song texts. The Old Songs are Always New explores their return home to the Tiwi Islands and reveals that the fundamentally contemporary, topical and current nature of the Tiwi song culture has resulted in the preservation of a rich social, cultural and historical oral record.
Campbell describes the melody, rhythm, vocal technique, language, performance context and function of the twelve Tiwi song types, and gives an overview of the language and poetic devices used in song composition.