[Homestead] Anthropology
rayzentz at aim.com
rayzentz at aim.com
Wed Jan 14 18:34:42 EST 2009
When talking about music, there are similarities in almost ALL native and indigenous music.?? When discussing influences and possible connections, it is also important to remember that it is possible that the similarities are coincidental. There are only so many ways to beat a hollow log, create drums, and blow whistles. There were bound to be duplications that were widely separated, having never had a connection.
The music of Australian Aborigines, for instance, is unique. Most anthropoligist theorize complete separation, so they developed a unique musical tradition. However, there are still similarities with indigenous cultures from other areas...
Now, having that said, I do agree with the fact that influences were far reaching, often measurable, and most likely connected.
Ray
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