Negotiating Ethnic Boundaries: Polish American Music in Detroit
In this study, Savaglio analyzes the interrelationships of musical styles and repertoires in Polish American music in Detroit from 1870 to the present. She also examines the roles these styles play in the negotiation of Polish-American identity. Coverage includes such topics as Polish-language hymns, secular community choirs, dance bands, and the polka recording industry. Savaglio, who holds a PhD in musicology, is the music director and organist at St. Mary Catholic Church in Royal Oak, Michigan. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Negotiating Ethnic Boundaries: Polish American Music in Detroit
In this study, Savaglio analyzes the interrelationships of musical styles and repertoires in Polish American music in Detroit from 1870 to the present. She also examines the roles these styles play in the negotiation of Polish-American identity. Coverage includes such topics as Polish-language hymns, secular community choirs, dance bands, and the polka recording industry. Savaglio, who holds a PhD in musicology, is the music director and organist at St. Mary Catholic Church in Royal Oak, Michigan. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Negotiating Ethnic Boundaries: Polish American Music in Detroit

Negotiating Ethnic Boundaries: Polish American Music in Detroit

by Paula Savaglio
Negotiating Ethnic Boundaries: Polish American Music in Detroit

Negotiating Ethnic Boundaries: Polish American Music in Detroit

by Paula Savaglio

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In this study, Savaglio analyzes the interrelationships of musical styles and repertoires in Polish American music in Detroit from 1870 to the present. She also examines the roles these styles play in the negotiation of Polish-American identity. Coverage includes such topics as Polish-language hymns, secular community choirs, dance bands, and the polka recording industry. Savaglio, who holds a PhD in musicology, is the music director and organist at St. Mary Catholic Church in Royal Oak, Michigan. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780899901268
Publisher: Harmonie Park Press
Publication date: 10/28/2004
Series: Detroit Monographs in Musicology/Studies
Sales rank: 380,022
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)
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