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Book SynopsisIn SÃmi Musical Performance and the Politics of Indigeneity in Northern Europe, ethnomusicologist Thomas Hilder offers the first book-length study of this diverse and dynamic music scene and its intersection with the politics of indigeneity.
Trade ReviewThomas R. Hidler provides a critical analysis of the political, cultural, and social transformations in the non-Western, Nordic, Sámi indigenous community. . . .This book is well-written and organized cohesively, as one chapter leads seamlessly into another. It will be a valuable addition to the fields of European studies, ethnomusicology, and identity studies. * Journal of Folklore Research *
This fundamental book, rich in information, insight, and interpretation, is long overdue. . . .This study is written with respect: it is based on long-term engagement with Sámi musicians and music events, learning appropriate languages, and listening carefully to contemporary Sámi concerns. Hilder’s book is a must for those studying the Sámi. It is also insightful reading for those interested in the politics of indigeneity and music. * Yearbook for Traditional Music *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Chapter 1: Sámi Musical Performance: An Introduction Chapter 2: Performing Sápmi Chapter 3: Reconceptualizing Time Chapter 4: Voicing Nature Chapter 5: Transmitting Culture Chapter 6: Aspiring Cosmopolitanism Epilogue Glossary Notes Bibliography Index
