The old songs are always new : singing traditions of the Tiwi Islands / Genevieve Campbell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Campbell, Genevieve, author.

Contributor:

Elders, Tiwi, contributor.

Series:

Indigenous Music, Language and Performing Arts Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Folk songs.

Ethnology--Australia.

Ethnology.

Genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Folklore.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (363 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Sydney, Australia : Sydney University Press, [2023]

Summary:

This book explores the rich musical traditions of the Tiwi Islands, focusing on the singing traditions and cultural practices of the Tiwi people. Authored by Genevieve Campbell in collaboration with Tiwi Elders and knowledge holders, it documents the traditional knowledge and artistry of the Tiwi communities. The work delves into various aspects of Tiwi music, including the role of songs in cultural identity, kinship, and ceremonies such as Pukumani and Kulama. It addresses the impact of language changes on these traditions and highlights the continuous evolution of Tiwi musical forms. The book serves both as a scholarly resource for those interested in Indigenous Australian cultures and a tribute to the resilience and creativity of the Tiwi people. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half title page

Indigenous Music, Language and Performing Arts

Title page

Copyright

Acknowledgements

Contents

List of figures

List of music transcriptions and notes

List of song texts

List of audio examples

List of other recorded material in the AIATSIS archive

List of plates

Map

Preface

Notes on orthography

List of Tiwi Elders, singers, culture and knowledge holders, and research consultants

Glossary of terms

Prologue

Chapter 1 - An introduction to the Islands

Chapter 2 - The archived recordings

Chapter 3 - Singing identity

Chapter 4 - Kulama

Chapter 5 - The Tiwi Language(s)

Plates

Chapter 6 - The classical Tiwi music

Chapter 7 - Emerging musical genres

Epilogue

References

Index.

Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Campbell, Genevieve The Old Songs Are Always New

ISBN:

9781743328767

1743328761

9781743328842

1743328842