Sacred Sound and the Transcultural Practice of Kirtan

This book investigates how ideas on sacred sound and the practice of kirtan are transforming the American religious soundscape. The author approaches kirtan as a type of 'technology of the self,' which allows people to transform their lives in search for happiness, wisdom, and other types of perfection.

List of contents

List of Tables and Figures
Introduction
Chapter 1: Indian Theories of Sacred Sound
Chapter 2: Kirtan Comes to America
Chapter 3: The Transculturation of Kirtan
Chapter 4: Tradition, Adaptation, and Authenticity
Chapter 5: The Soft Institutionalization of Kirtan
Conclusion
Epilogue: The Post-Pandemic Renewal of Kirtan
Appendix 1: Spotify Data for the Kirtan Artists Cited
Bibliography
About the Author

About the author

By Gustavo Moura

Product details

• Authors: Gustavo Moura
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.08.2024
• EAN: 9781666960914
• ISBN: 978-1-66696-091-4
• No. of pages: 172
• Series: Explorations in Indic Traditions: Theological, Ethical, and Philosophical
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; USA, RELIGION / Spirituality, MUSIC / Religious / General, RELIGION / Hinduism / General, Spirituality & religious experience, Hinduism, United States of America, USA, Spirituality and religious experience, Sacred and religious music, Sacred & Religious Music