Dancing spirits: rhythms and rituals of haitian vodun, the rada rite
Auteur :
Fleurant, Gerdes
Éditeur :
Fleurant, Gerdes
ISBN :
9780313297182
Date de publication :
21 oct. 1996
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 x 1,9 cm
Poids :
475 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The Rade rite is the foundation of the complex religion of Haiti, Vodun. This work examines drum rhythms, song tunes and texts of the major Rada dances. A model of the Rada ceremony in Bopo serves as a guide to the reader not familiar with Vodun liturgy.