Abstract
Building on the recent “auditory turn” in ethnomusicology and on recent anthropological approaches to pilgrimage, this article considers how the soundscapes and vocal practices of European and American Christian pilgrims in Jerusalem’s Old City shape the practices and experiences of pilgrimage. Sounds color the ethical comportment of pilgrims; listening, both voluntarily and involuntarily, intervenes in their interactions with others in the pilgrimage environment, provoking a range of public and private responses. Focusing attention on the auditory landscape provides compelling insights into the practices and politics of pilgrimage; in particular, revealing moments of tension as pilgrims seek to realize personal and communal ideals in a crowded, shared space.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Ethnomusicology |
Subtitle of host publication | A Contemporary Reader, Volume II |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Pages | 231-246 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781315439150 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781138217874 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Arts and Humanities