Meeker, Lauren, 1971-

Sounding out heritage : cultural politics and the social practice of quan họ folk song in northern Vietnam / Lauren Meeker. - 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white). - Southeast Asia . - Southeast Asia. .

Previously issued in print: 2013.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This work 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 author 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.

Specialized.

9780824870928 (ebook) : No price


Folk music--History and criticism.--Vietnam, Northern
Folk music--Political aspects--Vietnam, Northern.

ML3758.V5 / M44 2016

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