Voices of the magi: enchanted journeys in southeast brazil
Auteur :
Reily, Suzel
Éditeur :
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN :
9780226709390
Date de publication :
1 mai 2002
Dimensions :
2,3 x 1,7 x 0,3 cm
Poids :
567 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This work explores the popular Catholic musical ensembles of southeastern Brazil known as Folias de Reis (companions of kings). Focusing on urban folias, Suzel Ana Reily shows how participants use the ritual journeys and musical performance to create sacred spheres set apart from the everyday.