Songs of the Fields: The Forgotten Songs of the Valencian Community

Agricultural work in many cultures has been accompanied by a series of songs used to break the monotony of work and to give rhythm to the activity. Furthermore, certain facets of life in each society are reflected in their words. The objective of this study is to look at the role of songs relating t...

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Published in:Folklore (London) 2017-10, Vol.128 (4), p.329-353
Main Authors: Esteve-Faubel, José-María, Esteve-Faubel, Rosa-Pilar, Botella-Quirant, María-Teresa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Context
Cultural factors
Cultural heritage
Cultural identity
Farming
Farmworkers
Folk music
Folklore
Group identity
Identity
Music
Rhythm
Rural communities
Sociocultural factors
Songs
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Summary:Agricultural work in many cultures has been accompanied by a series of songs used to break the monotony of work and to give rhythm to the activity. Furthermore, certain facets of life in each society are reflected in their words. The objective of this study is to look at the role of songs relating to farm labour in the social and cultural context of the Valencian Community, through analysis of the accounts of participants and of the significance they attribute to these songs as part of their cultural heritage and community identity.
ISSN:0015-587X
1469-8315
DOI:10.1080/0015587X.2017.1372168