Jazz Religion, the Second Line, and Black New Orleans [Paperback]

Richard Brent Turner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2009

In his new book, Richard Brent Turner explores the history and contemporary significance of the popular religious traditions, identities, and performance forms celebrated in the second lines of the jazz street parades of black New Orleans. The second line is the group of dancers who follow the first procession of church and club members, brass bands, and grand marshals. Here musical and religious traditions interplay. Jazz Religion, the Second Line, and Black New Orleans examines the relationship of jazz to indigenous religion and spirituality. It explores how the African diasporist religious identities and musical traditions—from Haiti and West and Central Africa—are reinterpreted in New Orleans jazz and popular religious performances, while describing how the participants in the second line create their own social space and become proficient in the arts of political disguise, resistance, and performance.

(2010)

Editorial Reviews

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"A well-written, well-researched, thoughtful, and generative book." —George Lipsitz, University of California, Santa Barbara

(George Lipsitz, University of California, Santa Barbara 2010)

"Turner straddles religions, music, the performance arts, languages, nationalities, and identities skillfully... with aplomb, with brio, in a language all his own that sings." —Patrick Bellegarde-Smith, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

(Patrick Bellegarde-Smith, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee )

"Turner (Univ. of Iowa) has written an outstanding study of jazz religion and the second line in New Orleans, the 'most African city' in the US. This study is both personal and academic... Highly recomended." —Choice

(Choice )

"Students of 'popular religion' will find in Turner's work a fascinating study of a religious tradition flourishing almost entirely outside of institutional boundaries, while those with an interest in the history of jazz or the city of New Orleans will find gems of insight valuable to students of both." —Journal of Religion and Popular Culture

(Journal of Religion and Popular Culture )

"If you are interested in New Orleans jazz, Voodoo, Haiti, and what underlies these important topics, this is definitely the book to have on hand for frequent reference. The author has done a splendid job, and the reader will find this book a helpful treasure of reading material." —jazzreview.com

(jazzreview.com )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Indiana University Press (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 025322120X
• ISBN-13: 978-0253221209
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,207,345 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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