Traditional Folk Song in Modern Japan
Author | : David W. Hughes |
Publisher | : Global Oriental |
Total Pages | : 440 |
Release | : 2008-01-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004217874 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004217878 |
Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Download or read book Traditional Folk Song in Modern Japan written by David W. Hughes and published by Global Oriental. This book was released on 2008-01-31 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study moves from tradition to modernity, explores a range of topics such as: song life in the traditional village; rural–urban tensions; local min’yo ‘preservation societies’; the effects of national and local min’yo contests; the ‘new folk song’ phenomenon; min’yo and tourism; folk song bars; recruitment of professionals; min’yo’s interaction with enka popular songs and with Western-derived foku songu; the impact of mass mediation; and min’yo’s role in maintaining or creating local identity. The book contains a plate section, musical examples, and a compact disc.