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Playing tricks on the 'magic men' of PNG (Sanguma)

Denis Crowdy

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    Abstract

    The origin, growth and popularity of the Sanguma band of Papua New Guinea (PNG) are discussed. The band's aim was to preserve the cultural identity of PNG through the hybrid music form, which was later appropriated by mainstream musicians as world music.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationPopular music
    Subtitle of host publicationcommemoration, commodification and communication : proceedings of the 2004 IASPM Australia New Zealand Conference
    EditorsDenis Crowdy
    Place of PublicationMelbourne
    PublisherInternational Association for the Study of Popular Music, Australia New Zealand Branch
    Pages65-74
    Number of pages10
    ISBN (Print)0975774700
    Publication statusPublished - 2005
    EventInternational Association for the Study of Popular Music Australia-New Zealand Conference - Melbourne
    Duration: 11 Jul 200416 Jul 2004

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Association for the Study of Popular Music Australia-New Zealand Conference
    CityMelbourne
    Period11/07/0416/07/04

    Keywords

    • Popular music--Papua New Guinea
    • World music

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