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Exploring the cultural dynamics of Northern Ireland, this book delves into how traditional music serves as a marker of religious affiliation and ethnic identity amid ongoing community divisions. It examines the emergence of the Ulster Scots tradition post-Good Friday Agreement and analyzes the role of Protestant musicians within the broader Irish cultural landscape. Through ethnographic and ethnomusicological studies of traditional musicians from County Antrim, the author provides a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between music and identity in this context.
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The Musical Traditions of Northern Ireland and its Diaspora, David Cooper
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- The Musical Traditions of Northern Ireland and its Diaspora
- Subtitle
- Community and Conflict
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Cooper
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 202
- ISBN13
- 9781409419204
- Category
- Art / Culture
- Description
- Exploring the cultural dynamics of Northern Ireland, this book delves into how traditional music serves as a marker of religious affiliation and ethnic identity amid ongoing community divisions. It examines the emergence of the Ulster Scots tradition post-Good Friday Agreement and analyzes the role of Protestant musicians within the broader Irish cultural landscape. Through ethnographic and ethnomusicological studies of traditional musicians from County Antrim, the author provides a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between music and identity in this context.