Popular Dance and Music in Modern Egypt (Paperback)

This book is an exploration into the history, aesthetics, social reality, regulation, and transformation of dance and dance music in Egypt. It covers Oriental dance, known as belly dance or danse du ventre, regional or group-specific dances and rituals, sha'bi (lower-class urban music and dance style), mulid (drawing on Sufi tradition and saints' day festivals) and mahraganat (youth-created, primarily electronic music with lively rhythms and biting lyrics). The chapters discuss genres and sub-genres and their evolution, the demeanor of dancers, trends old and new, and social and political criticism that use the imagery of dance or a dancer. Also considered are the globalization of Egyptian dance, the replication or fantasies of raqs sharqi outside of Egypt, as well as the dance as a hobby, competitive dance form, and focus of international dance festivals.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2021
Authors:	Sherifa Zuhur
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	247
ISBN-13:	978-1-4766-8199-3
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Dance > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > World music Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > World music Promotions
LSN:	1-4766-8199-6
Barcode:	9781476681993

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