Sounding Out Heritage - Cultural Politics and the Social Practice of Quan Ho Folk Song in

Explores the cultural politics that have shaped the recent history and practice of a unique style of folk song that originated in Bac Ninh province, northern Vietnam. The book delves into the rich and complicated history of quan ho, showing the changes it has undergone over the last sixty years as it moved from village practice onto the professional stage.

Summary

Explores the cultural politics that have shaped the recent history and practice of a unique style of folk song that originated in Bac Ninh province, northern Vietnam. The book delves into the rich and complicated history of quan ho, showing the changes it has undergone over the last sixty years as it moved from village practice onto the professional stage.

Product details

• Authors: Lauren Meeker
• Assisted by: David P Chandler (Editor), David P (Monash University) Chandler (Editor), David P. Chandler (Editor), Rita Smith Kipp (Editor)
• Publisher: University of hawaii press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2013
• EAN: 9780824835682
• ISBN: 978-0-8248-3568-2
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Southeast Asia: Politics, Mean; Southeast Asia: Politics, Mean
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories