Popular Music

Orientalismus in der Popmusik

By Anja Wernicke on November 4, 2013

By Anja Wernicke on 4 November 2013 in BLOG

«Shakira ist die Allzweckwaffe des Exotizismus in der Popmusik» sagt Dr. Markus Henrik Wyrich im Interview. Neben anderen Norient-Autorinnen und Autoren trägt er auf der Tagung «Popular Orientalism(s)» in Hildesheim (7. – 9.11.) vor.

Posted in BLOG | Tagged Beautiful Liar, Edward Said, Johannes Ismaiel-Wendt, Kareen Roustom, Keith Negus, Marcel Eng, Markus Henrik Wyrwich, Maroon 5, Orientalism, Orientalismus, Popular Music, Popular Music Studies, Shakira | Leave a response

Liebe und Protest

By Norient on July 23, 2012

By Norient on 23 July 2012 in AUDIO

Eric Wainainas Benga-Rhythmen in süffiger Popmusikästhetik bieten Abwechslung im Kenianischen Radio. Der sendungsbewusste Musiker ist nicht nur d e r Popstar seines Landes, sondern zugleich einer der wohl breitenwiksamsten Kritiker des Systems.

Posted in AUDIO | Tagged Africa, Antje Diekhans, Benga, Eric Wainaina, Kenia, Kenya, Kikuyu, Kisuahili, Love + Protest, Ostafrika, Popular Music | Leave a response

“Never go back”

By Florian Carl on May 23, 2012

By Florian Carl on 23 May 2012 in ACADEMIC

Ghanaian Gospel Music, Born-Again Christianity, and the Nonconformity of the Ethnographer. // This discussion of the gospel phenomenon in Ghana will be framed by a critical reflection on ethnomusicological methodology.

Posted in ACADEMIC | Tagged Africa, Christianity, ethnography, Ghana, gospel, gospel highlife, Highlife, naoj v1, norient academic online journal, Pentecostal, Popular Music | 3 Responses

Beginner’s Guide to Scandinavia – Review

By Norient on February 6, 2012

By David-Emil Wickström on 6 February 2012 in BLOG

Scandinavia evokes a wide range of connotations. For some these include breathtaking landscapes and a life close to nature, however for others these connotations include high taxes, a nanny state and despite expensive alcohol prices alcohol abuse. A CD review.

Posted in BLOG | Tagged Beginner's Guide to Scandinavia, Compilation, Denmark, Dibbukim, Faroe Islands, Finnland, Greenland, Iceland, Jan Beitohaugen Granli, Jazz, Kaizers Orchestra, Larz-Kristerz, Meshuggah, Nordic countries, Norway, Popular Music, Reijo Taipale, Review, Röyksopp, Scandinavia, Sweden, Traditional music | Leave a response