The music of Santería : traditional rhythms of the batá drums

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Where to find it

Music Library

Call Number
ML1038.B38 A65 1999
Note
Ask at Circulation Desk for accompanying compact disc.
Call Number
ML1038.B38 A65 1999
Status
Available
Item Note
Ask at Service Desk for accompanying CD.
Call Number
ML1038.B38 A65 1999 compact disc
Status
Available

Summary

Revised edition of the only book to describe in detail the music and cultural context of Santeria bata drumming.

Contents

  • Foreword p. 7
  • Introduction p. 8
  • Chapter 1 Historical Background p. 11
  • The Religious Context p. 11
  • Synthesis in Cuba p. 12
  • The Foundations of Santeria in New York City p. 14
  • Transcription Sources -- New York Tradition p. 15
  • Musical and Religious Ideals p. 17
  • Chapter 2 The Instrumental Ensemble p. 19
  • Construction p. 19
  • Tuning p. 20
  • Symbolism p. 22
  • Chapter 3 Musical Structure p. 23
  • The Music Ceremonies p. 23
  • The Oru del Igbodu p. 24
  • The Concept of Clave p. 25
  • The Salutes p. 26
  • Ensemble Performance p. 27
  • Instrumental Roles p. 27
  • Playing Technique p. 33
  • Chapter 4 Transcription and Analysis p. 35
  • Transcription Problems p. 35
  • Eleggua p. 37
  • Ogun p. 38
  • Ochosi p. 38
  • Obaloke p. 39
  • Inle p. 39
  • Babalu Aye p. 40
  • Osain p. 40
  • Osun p. 41
  • Obatala p. 41
  • Dada p. 42
  • Oggue p. 42
  • Agayu p. 42
  • Orula p. 42
  • Oricha Oko p. 42
  • Ibedyi p. 43
  • Chango p. 43
  • Yeggua p. 44
  • Oya p. 44
  • Ochun p. 45
  • Yemaya p. 45
  • Obba p. 45
  • Odudua p. 46
  • The Oru Del Igbodu - Transcriptions p. 45
  • Eleggua p. 47
  • Ogun p. 50
  • Ochosi p. 53
  • Obaloke p. 57
  • Inle p. 59
  • Babalu Aye (1) p. 62
  • Babalu Aye (2) p. 63
  • Osain p. 65
  • Osun p. 68
  • Osun (Alternate Version) p. 70
  • Obatala p. 72
  • Dada p. 77
  • Oggue p. 80
  • Agayu p. 82
  • Orula p. 87
  • Oricha Oko p. 89
  • Oricha Oko (Alternate Version) p. 91
  • Ibedyi p. 94
  • Chango p. 96
  • Yeggua p. 100
  • Oya p. 102
  • Oya (Alternate Versions) p. 105
  • Ochun p. 107
  • Yemaya p. 109
  • Obba p. 116
  • Odudua p. 119
  • Annotated Bibliography p. 121
  • Discography p. 124
  • Glossary p. 125
  • Index p. 127

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