Ge, formerly translated as "mask" or "masquerade," appears among
the Dan people of Cote d Ivoire as a dancing and musical embodiment
of their social ideals and religious beliefs. In Dan Ge
Performance, Daniel B. Reed sets out to discover what resides at
the core of Ge. He finds that Ge is defined as part of a religious
system, a form of entertainment, an industry, a political tool, an
instrument of justice, and a form of resistance and it can take on
multiple roles simultaneously. He sees genu (pl.) dancing the
latest dance steps, co-opting popular music, and acting in concert
with Ivorian authorities to combat sorcery. Not only are the bounds
of traditional performance stretched, but Ge performance becomes a
strategy for helping the Dan to establish individual and community
identity in a world that is becoming more religiously and
ethnically diverse. Readers interested in all aspects of expressive
culture in West Africa will find fascinating material in this rich
and penetrating book."
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