Hearing Islam - The Sounds of a Global Religious Tradition

Hearing Islam introduces the global religious tradition of Islam through its rich history of sounds and music. This cutting-edge textbook is the go-to volume for students of Islam and sound, Islamic studies, religion and sound, and the practice of Islam.

List of contents

Introduction Part I. Foundations 1. The Recitation of the Qur¿an 2. Calling the Faithful to Prayer 3. Islam and Music Part II. Frameworks 4. Orality: Islam as it is Spoken 5. Listening in Islam 6. Deafness Part III. Genres 7. Chanting and Singing Islam 8. Mysticism and Music 9. Islam and Hip-Hop Conclusion Glossary Index

About the author

Lauren E. Osborne is Associate Professor of Religion at Whitman College, USA.

Summary

Hearing Islam introduces the global religious tradition of Islam through its rich history of sounds and music. This cutting-edge textbook is the go-to volume for students of Islam and sound, Islamic studies, religion and sound, and the practice of Islam.

Product details

• Authors: Lauren E. Osborne
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.07.2024
• EAN: 9780367768812
• ISBN: 978-0-367-76881-2
• No. of pages: 166
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, RELIGION / Islam / Rituals & Practice, Islamic Life & Practice, Islamic life and practice, islam;sound;pop culture;music;theory