Reading religion and spirituality in Jamaican reggae dancehall dance: spirit bodies moving

Introduction. Sanctification -- Warm up : Dancehall literature review -- Old time story : The convergence of African, neo-African and popular dance in Jamaica -- Come back again : Towards a definition of spirituality -- The Massive arrive : The gathering and meshing together of knowledge -- Party Ti...

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Main Author: Patten, H. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2022
In:Year: 2022
Series/Journal:Routledge advances in theatre and performance studies
Further subjects:B Dance Religious aspects
B Dancehall (Music) Religious aspects
B Jamaica Religion
B Jamaica Religious life and customs
B Dancehall (Music) (Jamaica)
B Dance (Jamaica)
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Summary:Introduction. Sanctification -- Warm up : Dancehall literature review -- Old time story : The convergence of African, neo-African and popular dance in Jamaica -- Come back again : Towards a definition of spirituality -- The Massive arrive : The gathering and meshing together of knowledge -- Party Time - Early Vibe : Thick descriptions/analysis of dance in the dancehall space -- Party Hot - Man dem section: The corporeal dancing body creating 'dancehall spirituality' -- Party Hot Up - Female section : Dancehall spirituality rooted and routed through African/neo-African practices and worldviews -- Coupling Section : Male and female relationships -- Signing Off/revelation : Findings and meanings -- Conclusion. Dispersal - recommendations.
"This book explores the genealogy of Jamaican dancehall while questioning whether dancehall has a spiritual underscoring, foregrounding dance, and cultural expression. This study identifies the performance and performative (behavioural actions) that may be considered as representing spiritual ritual practices within the reggae/dancehall dance phenomenon. It does so by juxtaposing reggae/dancehall against Jamaican African/neo-African spiritual practices such as Jonkonnu masquerade, Revivalism and Kumina, alongside Christianity and post-modern holistic spiritual approaches. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars in performance studies, popular culture, music, theology, cultural studies, Jamaican/Caribbean culture, and dance specialists"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0367539691