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Music of El Dorado : the ethnomusicology of ancient South American cultures / Dale A. Olsen.
| Author/creator | Olsen, Dale A. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Gainesville, FL : University Press of Florida, ©2002. |
| Description | xxii, 290 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | pt. I. Prelude. Background ; The theory and methodology of ethnoarchaeomusicology -- pt. II. Musical topical studies. Notch flutes of life and transcendence ; Panpipes of transfiguration and death ; Ocarinas for call and communication ; Whistling bottles: treasures, tools, or tea kettles? ; Transverse flutes and the cult of the dead -- pt. III. Musical case studies. Musical enchantments of the Moche of Peru ; Magical flutes of the Sinu of Colombia ; Musical effigy figurines of the Tairona of Colombia -- pt. IV. Conclusion. Sounding the silent flutes of El Dorado. |
| Abstract | In this first ethnomusicological analysis of ancient Andean musical instruments, the author breathes life and humanity into the music making of pre-Hispanic cultures in the northern and central Andes. Assessing three decades' worth of anthropological findings from diverse collections, museums, tombs, and temples, the author asks, "What did music mean in the lives of these pre-Columbians?" Part musical quest, part adventure of the mind, the book explores why, when, and how the instruments were played and provides a tangible link not only to a wealth of material culture but to the spirit of these ancient people as well. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-283) and index. |
| LCCN | 2001034780 |
| ISBN | 0813024404 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3575.A2 O57 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |