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Music and spirit possession at a Shona biraarticle 1975 • Berliner, Paul et al.
Shona • Africa > Southern Africa
This document describes spirit possession ceremonies ([n]bira[/n]) with particular emphasis on the nature of the music and the interaction among participants at these events. It argues that rituals provide everyone an opportunity to take part by sing...