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Enemy Way Music (Classic Reprint): A Study of Social and Esthetic Values as Seen in Navaho Music - Couverture souple
Synopsis
A rigorous study that shows how Navaho music reveals a culture’s social values and aesthetic norms.
In this thoughtful monograph, music is treated as a vivid expression of culture. It connects everyday life, beliefs, and organized values, offering a clear window into Navaho traditions. The author weaves ethnography and musicology to show how sound, ceremony, and social practice illuminate a community’s deepest assumptions.
The book presents a structured exploration of how musical forms, performance contexts, and transmitted repertoires reflect the broader fabric of Navaho society. It emphasizes careful observation and analysis, linking musical experience to wider cultural standards without overselling specific outcomes.
- How music functions as a social and aesthetic force within Navaho communities
- Examples of musical practices and their role in ritual and daily life
- Methodical discussion that blends cultural context with musical detail
- A thoughtful look at how value systems shape and are shaped by sound
Ideal for readers seeking a careful, evidence-based look at the links between culture and music.
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