The Sonic Structure of Shango Feasts

Bazinet examines the Orisha religion, which began in Trinidad in the middle to late 19th century, originating with thousands of indentured (free, not enslaved) laborers. The religion was long known as Shango in the area, but many now prefer the term Orisha. Like elsewhere in the diaspora, Christiani...

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Published inEthnomusicology review Vol. 20
Main Author Bazinet, Ryan J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Portuguese
Spanish
Published Los Angeles Ethnomusicology Review 01.01.2015
Subjects
Caribbean music
Christianity
Cultural Influences
Musical Influences
Religious Influences
Rites & ceremonies
Traditions
Trinidad
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Summary:Bazinet examines the Orisha religion, which began in Trinidad in the middle to late 19th century, originating with thousands of indentured (free, not enslaved) laborers. The religion was long known as Shango in the area, but many now prefer the term Orisha. Like elsewhere in the diaspora, Christianity plays a central role in Trinidad Orisha, and the form which that has taken is briefly discussed. Orishs is said to be one of three main Yoruba-derived faiths in the Americas. In this essay, the author explores the feast to examine the idea that music during Orisha rituals is more than peripheral or ancillary. The article also reviews several recordings made by the author in June 2014 when he attended a few of these ceremonies.
ISSN:2164-4578
2164-4578