- Hardcover: 248 pages
- Publisher: University of Chicago Press (7 July 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0226032914
- ISBN-13: 978-0226032917
- Product Dimensions: 2.3 x 1.6 x 0.3 cm
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The history of Haiti has been marked by oppression at the hands of colonial and dictatorial overlords, but there has also been a history of resistance and sometimes triumph. This study aims to show that Haiti's vibrant and expressive music has been a important element in the struggle, in which power, politics and resistance have been inextricably fused. The text explores such diverse genres as Haitian jazz, troubadour traditions, Vodou-jazz, "konpa", "mini-djaz", new generation, and roots music. Averill examines the complex interaction of music with power in contexts such as honorific rituals, sponsored street celebrations, Carnival, and social movements spanning the political spectrum. With first-hand accounts by musicians, photographs, song texts and ethnographic descriptions, this book examines the profound manifestations of power and song in the day-to-day efforts of ordinary Haitians to rise above political repression.
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My decision to write this book on music and power might itself cause some consternation in Haitian circles. Read the first page
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
exceptionally rich
1 May 2000
Format:Paperback
An excellent overview of Haitian popular music in the last century. Strong emphasis on lyrics, rather sparse on music. Attempts to weave ethnographic moments into a sweeping history, but tends to give in to an encyclopedia impulse, leaving the reader slogging tree after tree too much without a view of the forest or knowledge of the shape of the leaves. But towers above everything else ever written attempting to give a broad view of Haitian music, an eye(ear)-opener for salsa fans and others who haven't had the chance to learn about the penetrating beauty of Haitian musical culture.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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11 Feb 2007
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A sweeping and incisive study of the political implications of Haitian popular music, Gage Averill's "A Day for the Hunter, a Day for the Prey: Popular Music and Power in Haiti," lays bare for readers the country's proud tradition of songs both as means to party and protest. My only regret is that the book was published before it could take into the critical role music played in the 2000 until present era.
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A good resource
28 Aug 2011
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A Day for the Hunter is the most complete music book on Haiti i have encountered. I have used it as a resource to answer questions as they arise.
This book's premise is that the music reflects the power structure in Haiti. Music's basic purpose for existence is to criticize power.
This book is very detailed. The author translates many songs from Creole to English. the author deeply understands and respects Haitian culture.
More books need to be written on Haitian music.
This a well written reference book.
This book's premise is that the music reflects the power structure in Haiti. Music's basic purpose for existence is to criticize power.
This book is very detailed. The author translates many songs from Creole to English. the author deeply understands and respects Haitian culture.
More books need to be written on Haitian music.
This a well written reference book.
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