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Traces of the spirit : the religious dimensions of popular music
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- Creator
- Robin Sylvan
- Format
- Books
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- New York : New York University Press, [2002]
- ©2002
- Physical Details
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- viii, 291 pages ; 24 cm
- ISBNs
- 9780814798089, 081479808X, 0814798089, 9780814798096, 0814798098
- OCLC
- ocm48817589
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-280) and index.
- Introduction : Traces of the spirit : the hidden religious dimensions of popular music -- Theoretical, structural, and historical background. The connection between music and religion ; West African possession religion and American popular music -- Popular music subcultures as religion : a comparative analysis based on ethnographic research. Eyes of the world : the Grateful Dead and the Deadheads ; The dance music continuum : house, rave, and electronic dance music ; Stairway to heaven, highway to hell : heavy metal and metalheads ; The message : rap music and hip-hop culture -- Conclusion : There's more to the picture than meets the eye