2007 Alan Merriam Prize presented by the Society for Ethnomusicology 2007 PEN/Beyond Margins Book Award FinalistWhen we think of African American popular music; our first thought is probably not of double-dutch: girls bouncing between two twirling ropes; keeping time to the tick-tat under their toes. But this book argues that the games black girls play —handclapping songs; cheers; and double-dutch jump rope—both reflect and inspire the principles of black popular musicmaking.The Games Black Girls Play illustrates how black musical styles are incorporated into the earliest games African American girls learn—how; in effect; these games contain the DNA of black music. Drawing on interviews; recordings of handclapping games and cheers; and her own observation and memories of gameplaying; Kyra D. Gaunt argues that black girls' games are connected to long traditions of African and African American musicmaking; and that they teach vital musical and social lessons that are carried into adulthood. In this celebration of playground poetry and childhood choreography; she uncovers the surprisingly rich contributions of girls’ play to black popular culture.
#445424 in Books Ferziger Adam S 2015-07-15 2015-07-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .87 x 6.00l; .0 #File Name: 0814339530352 pagesBeyond Sectarianism The Realignment of American Orthodox Judaism
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Ideas flow easily. Gives one the ability to understand the flow ...By Joel M. SchreiberWell thought out history of our Orthodox world. Well written... Ideas flow easily.Gives one the ability to understand the flow of beliefs and see the future.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating Read!By Dr. JayFascinating Read! Talented author.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. interesting theoryBy Michael Lewyn1950s scholars of American Orthodox Judaism tended to divide it into two categories: sectarian; isolationist Haredi Orthodoxy (often referred to as "ultra-Orthodoxy") and outreach-oriented; moderate Modern Orthodoxy. The thesis of this book is that Haredi and Modern Orthodoxy have converged in recent decades: modern Orthodoxy has become stricter and less outreach-oriented; while Haredi Judaism has become more outreach-oriented and more moderate (especially in its willingness to interact with non-Orthodox Jews and their congregations). For example; moderate Haredi scholars are often willing to teach classes in non-Orthodox synagogues.How did this happen? As modern Orthodox Jews have become more numerous and more learned; modern Orthodox rabbis have had to become more scholarly in order to inspire this highly educated core constituency- so they have become more "inreach" oriented as a result. As Haredi Orthodoxy has grown; it has become more self-confident; and less afraid of contamination by the outside world.Near the end of the book; the author explains the controversy over "Open Orthodoxy"; a group of liberal-minded Orthodox rabbis who seek to accommodate feminism within the bounds of Jewish law. While Orthodox Jews get along better with non-Orthodox denominations than in the past; right-wing modern Orthodox Jews have united with Haredis in opposition to Open Orthodoxy. Why? Ferziger explains that because the boundaries between Orthodoxy and other Jewish denominations are now pretty clear; Orthodox rabbis no longer view the other denominations as a threat. By contrast; more right-wing rabbis view Open Orthodoxy as blurring boundaries between Orthodox and non-Orthodox; and thus dangerous.
