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The book delves into the evolution of a music practice introduced by Moravian missionaries to the Inuit in the late 1700s, highlighting how it has been shaped over centuries of Inuit stewardship. Through a narrative of adaptation and mediation, it chronicles the resilience and leadership of the Inuit people as they navigate the challenges posed by colonialism, showcasing their agency in preserving and transforming their cultural practices.
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Called Upstairs: Moravian Inuit Music in Labrador Volume 105, Tom Gordon
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Called Upstairs: Moravian Inuit Music in Labrador Volume 105
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tom Gordon
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 464
- ISBN13
- 9780228016786
- Category
- Music, Ethnography
- Description
- The book delves into the evolution of a music practice introduced by Moravian missionaries to the Inuit in the late 1700s, highlighting how it has been shaped over centuries of Inuit stewardship. Through a narrative of adaptation and mediation, it chronicles the resilience and leadership of the Inuit people as they navigate the challenges posed by colonialism, showcasing their agency in preserving and transforming their cultural practices.