During the long dry season; Tupuri men and women in northern Cameroon gather in gurna camps outside their villages to learn the songs that will be performed at widely attended celebrations to honor the yearrsquo;s dead. The gurna provides a space for them to join together in solidarity to care for their cattle; fatten their bodies; and share local stories. But why does the gurna remain meaningful in the modern nation-state of Cameroon? In Journey of Song; Clare A. Ignatowski explores the vitality of gurna ritual in the context of village life and urban neighborhoods. She shows how Tupuri songs borrow from political discourse on democracy in Cameroon and make light of human foibles; publicize scandals; promote the prestige of dancers; and provide an arena for powerful social commentary on the challenges of modern life. In the context of broad social change in Africa; Ignatowski explores the creative and communal process by which local livelihoods and identities are validated in dance and song.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. niceBy william lanenice1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Easy readBy RobynThis book is full of pictures; artifacts and stories related to the long colorful history of Folsom Prison.Jim Brown who runs the Folsom Prison Museum has done a great job of assembling rarely seen photos as well as sharing the stories that go with them. Hes an amazing historian and if you make the visit to the prison you should absolutely stop into the museum.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great picture story.By Richard R. RussellA simple yet informative history of Californias second oldest prison. A quick read with plenty of pictures that is fun. Highly recommended.
