Dance Ethnography and Global Perspectives presents the work of dance scholars whose professional fieldwork spans several continents and includes studies of the dance and movement systems of varied global communities.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. The Best Book on Outsider Music; Period.By Robert I. HedgesThis book is truly a rarity. Chusid vividly tells the tales of the most incompetant; inept musicians in history with a genuine love and affection that makes this book a true joy to read. It may be my very favorite book of all time.The concept of "outsider music" is one that I have embraced for years. While I dont deny liking some classical music and traditional album rock (Dire Straits; Lynyrd Skynyrd; etc.); I have always had a place in my heart for the struggling artists that just dont seem to (and never will) get it (like The Shaggs); others that DO get it; they just mock the norm (Brave Combo; PDQ Bach; etc.) and that peculiar group that are seemingly from Mars (Jandek; The Legendary Stardust Cowboy); that possibly get it; but are a so far beyond the norm that nobody pays attention to them.This book is an unabashed celebration of ineptitude and (seeming) insanity. It is not to be missed; but when purchasing please make sure to buy the CD as well so you can grasp what he is talking about. Of particular note is the section on the famous MSR Song-Poems (where you send them $100 and your lyrics and they record your song) which; to me is the ultimate in outsider music.I couldnt put it down. I cant recommend it strongly enough. Buy this book. Do it now!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. fun readBy BaranabusWhile this book is a bit old and some of the outsiders are not exactly obscure (Syd Barrett; Captain Beefheart); its comprehensive and fun. I like that he acknowledges the nuttiness factor frankly and with humor but in an affectionate way that we fans of this genre tend to have. I dont think it comes off as too snarky or condescending; and thats tough to do in this area. I think that those of us who love this stuff (and not everyone loves say; Daniel Johnston) will dig this.He also puts the outsider genre in context; referencing Art Brut and publications like Raw Vision; which is a nice way to frame this instead of just saying this is for jaded hipsters to laugh at. I happen to find Daniel Johnston quite moving in his own odd way. For many; hes an acquired taste.Overall; I think this is just the right take on this subject.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. a briliant introduction to the world of "outsider" music.By AndreasGI have been familiar with Irwin Chusid since I was listening to his "Attrocious Music Show" on New Jerseys WFMU - a pioneering independent free-form radio station. Listening to his show opened my ears and my mind to an alternative universe of "outsider music"; which is the subject of this book; and its companion CDs.Chusid is a good story teller with a great sense of humor. The book is a very funny read. Unlike some other compilations or books on the subject matter; however; Chusid does not sneer with a superior attitude; but rather he has a sincere admiration for these individualists; who in countless different ways pursued their unique muses. This book is a celebration of their curious achievements. A couple of these are fairly well known (Tiny Tim; Daniel Johnston); whereas others are totally obscure; and in one case no recordings have ever surfaced. More than a few of these artists have been challenged with mental health problems to various degrees. Almost all have been thoroughly rejected and ignored by the music industry; but they all persevered and followed their own muses. Chusid clearly has done a lot of work to research this obscure subject matter.Despite this commonality; the music and the biographies span an incredible diversity. This is one of the main appealing aspects of outsider art; that the scope is so much broader than the average consumer of commercial media will experience.Long-time admirers of outsider art; such as myself; will very much enjoy this book and CDs. Newcomers to the subject will find it a very useful guide for an introduction. Even people with only a passing interest will find this an amusing read.There is an accompanying 2 volume CD featuring many of the artists discussed in the book; and it is a crucial complement. Songs in the Key of Z; Vol. 1-2. Please see my review of the CD - http://www..com/gp/customer-reviews?ie=UTF8action=preview .Both the book and CD are very highly recommended.
