Divination processes : an examination of the incorporated belief systems of several Nguni diviners and the subsequent effects on the symbolism, form, structure and style of the music associated with their ritual practices
| dc.contributor.author | Stinson, Kathryn Lee | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-06-20T12:44:39Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-06-20T12:44:39Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1998 | |
| dc.date.updated | 2024-06-19T11:28:36Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | The traditional musical practices of the Nguni people of Southern Africa are of a social nature, directed at fulfilling specific functions. Divination music in particular is of no exception, and it is intricately linked to the methodology and religious symbolism employed by Southern Nguni diviners, providing proof of the role of the ancestors as protectors of health and welfare of their living descendants. Divination songs are a means of artistic expression and communication between the ancestors and the people, and are performed in the context of rituals in which they convey special meanings and serve a certain purpose. This study is concerned with structures of divination and several methods employed by Nguni diviners (ie. of Zulu, Xhosa and Swazi origin). My analysis of the training of diviners and the examination of particular rituals performed by certain Southern Nguni diviners, is carried out in the context of their world view and systems of beliefs, as documented in current anthropological literature and in the words of my informants. I also attempt to examine innovations arising from cross-culturalisation, which find expression in such ritual action. | |
| dc.identifier.apacitation | Stinson, K. L. (1998). <i>Divination processes : an examination of the incorporated belief systems of several Nguni diviners and the subsequent effects on the symbolism, form, structure and style of the music associated with their ritual practices</i>. (). ,Faculty of Humanities ,College of Music. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/39999 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.chicagocitation | Stinson, Kathryn Lee. <i>"Divination processes : an examination of the incorporated belief systems of several Nguni diviners and the subsequent effects on the symbolism, form, structure and style of the music associated with their ritual practices."</i> ., ,Faculty of Humanities ,College of Music, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/39999 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.citation | Stinson, K.L. 1998. Divination processes : an examination of the incorporated belief systems of several Nguni diviners and the subsequent effects on the symbolism, form, structure and style of the music associated with their ritual practices. . ,Faculty of Humanities ,College of Music. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/39999 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.ris | TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Stinson, Kathryn Lee AB - The traditional musical practices of the Nguni people of Southern Africa are of a social nature, directed at fulfilling specific functions. Divination music in particular is of no exception, and it is intricately linked to the methodology and religious symbolism employed by Southern Nguni diviners, providing proof of the role of the ancestors as protectors of health and welfare of their living descendants. Divination songs are a means of artistic expression and communication between the ancestors and the people, and are performed in the context of rituals in which they convey special meanings and serve a certain purpose. This study is concerned with structures of divination and several methods employed by Nguni diviners (ie. of Zulu, Xhosa and Swazi origin). My analysis of the training of diviners and the examination of particular rituals performed by certain Southern Nguni diviners, is carried out in the context of their world view and systems of beliefs, as documented in current anthropological literature and in the words of my informants. I also attempt to examine innovations arising from cross-culturalisation, which find expression in such ritual action. DA - 1998 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town KW - Music LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PY - 1998 T1 - Divination processes : an examination of the incorporated belief systems of several Nguni diviners and the subsequent effects on the symbolism, form, structure and style of the music associated with their ritual practices TI - Divination processes : an examination of the incorporated belief systems of several Nguni diviners and the subsequent effects on the symbolism, form, structure and style of the music associated with their ritual practices UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/39999 ER - | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/39999 | |
| dc.identifier.vancouvercitation | Stinson KL. Divination processes : an examination of the incorporated belief systems of several Nguni diviners and the subsequent effects on the symbolism, form, structure and style of the music associated with their ritual practices. []. ,Faculty of Humanities ,College of Music, 1998 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/39999 | en_ZA |
| dc.language.rfc3066 | eng | |
| dc.publisher.department | College of Music | |
| dc.publisher.faculty | Faculty of Humanities | |
| dc.subject | Music | |
| dc.title | Divination processes : an examination of the incorporated belief systems of several Nguni diviners and the subsequent effects on the symbolism, form, structure and style of the music associated with their ritual practices | |
| dc.type | Thesis / Dissertation | |
| dc.type.qualificationlevel | Masters | |
| dc.type.qualificationlevel | Masters |