Not All Hula Songs Are Created Equal: Reading the Historical Nature of Repertoire in Polynesia

Discusses the history of modern Hawaiian hula songs in light of the dialectical process between the hula song repertoire and the social actions underlying the creation and performance of the songs. Examines changes in the poetic themes, melodic composition, choreography and musical performance pract...

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Published in:Yearbook for traditional music 1995-01, Vol.27, p.1-12
Main Author: STILLMAN, A. K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
20th century
Art songs
Choreography
Cognitive problems, arts and sciences, folk traditions, folklore
Dance
Dance Music
Ethnology
Ethnomusicology
Folksongs
Hawaiian Music
History
Hula Songs
Innovations
Lyrics
Music
Music composition
Music practice
Musical Influences
Musical performance
Performing Styles
Playing Styles
Poetry
Polynesian studies
Songs
Songs, folk songs
Temporality
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Summary:Discusses the history of modern Hawaiian hula songs in light of the dialectical process between the hula song repertoire and the social actions underlying the creation and performance of the songs. Examines changes in the poetic themes, melodic composition, choreography and musical performance practices in the genre from the late 1800s to recent times. Includes 37 references.
ISSN:0740-1558
2304-3857
DOI:10.2307/768099