Tamil Folk Music as Dalit Liberation Theology (Paperback)

Zoe C. Sherinian shows how Christian Dalits (once known as untouchables or outcastes) in southern India have employed music to protest social oppression and as a vehicle of liberation. Her focus is on the life and theology of a charismatic composer and leader, Reverend J. Theophilus Appavoo, who drew on Tamil folk music to create a distinctive form of indigenized Christian music. Appavoo composed songs and liturgy infused with messages linking Christian theology with critiques of social inequality. Sherinian traces the history of Christian music in India and introduces us to a community of Tamil Dalit Christian villagers, seminary students, activists, and theologians who have been inspired by Appavoo's music to work for social justice. Multimedia components available online include video and audio recordings of musical performances, religious services, and community rituals.

General

Imprint:	Indiana University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2020
Authors:	Zoe C. Sherinian
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	384
ISBN-13:	978-0-253-05677-1
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Folk music Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Human biology & related topics > Biological anthropology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > General Books > Music > Folk music Books > Christianity
LSN:	0-253-05677-2
Barcode:	9780253056771

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