Melanesian Mainstream Paul C. Erwin

Melanesian Mainstream Paul C. ErwinCitizens of Vanuatu (ni Vanuatu) perceive stringband music as a marker of national identity, an indicator of their cultural, stylistic, and musical heritage. Through extensive field and ethnographic research, Melanesian Mainstream offers a detailed historical record of the roots, context, evolution, and impact of stringband music. Beyond chronicling the genres history and cultural significance, this thorough monograph positions the genres musical

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