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Afro-Bahian carnival: a stage for protest

Afro-Hispanic review • 11 (1-3) • Published In 1992 • Pages: 11-20

By: Dunn, Christopher.

Abstract
This article examines the activist roles of two carnival groups (BLOCOS AFRO) in the city of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, in their attempts through songs and musical performances to heighten racial consciousness among the Afro-Brazilian population. The focus in this study is on the Ile Aiye and Olodum groups which have articulated some of the discontents within the Afro-Bahian community. Several representative songs are presented in the text.
Subjects
Cultural identity and pride
Music
Spectacles
Sodalities
Political movements
culture
Bahia Brazilians
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
South America
Sub Region
Eastern South America
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1998
Field Date
ca. 1990
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Notes
by Christopher Dunn
Includes bibliographical references (p. 20)
LCCN
82642621
LCSH
Bahia (Brazil : State)