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Shaping Society through Dance - Mestizo Ritual Performance in the Peruvian Andes (Paperback, 2nd Ed.)
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Shaping Society through Dance - Mestizo Ritual Performance in the Peruvian Andes (Paperback, 2nd Ed.)
Series: Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology CSE
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During the patron saint fiesta in the Andean town of San Jeronimo,
Peru, crowds gather at sunset in the town square, eagerly awaiting
the entrance of the colorful dance troupes, or "comparsas," With
their masks, music, and surprising interpretations of contemporary
events, the "comparsas" of the Cusco region are the focus of this
multifaceted work. At the crossroads of folklore and ritual, mass
media and local preferences, and regional and national identity,
the "comparsas"--recorded here on video and compact disc--have
become a powerful way for the local people to make sense of their
place in Peru and in the world. As Zoila Mendoza shows, they do
more than reflect societal changes, they actively transform
society.
In this fluid world, she argues, racial and ethnic identities are
shaped more by notions of what is decent, elegant, and modern
rather than by skin color or status. As the different troupes vie
for the townspeople's recognition as the most "authentic" group,
these notions are challenged and reworked. A fascinating look at a
rich tradition, this innovative work is also a compelling example
of the critical anthropology of performance.
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