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The JVC/Smithsonian Folkways video anthology of music and dance of the Americas.

Title
The JVC/Smithsonian Folkways video anthology of music and dance of the Americas. Volume 5, Central and South America / JVC, Victor Company of Japan, in collaboration with the National Museum of Ethnology, Osaka, Japan, and Smithsonian/Folkways Recordings, Washington, D.C. ; director, Yuki Okada ; co-producer, Stephen McArthur, Multicultural Media ; executive producers, Katsumori Ichikawa and Yuji Ichihashi.
Publication
[Tokyo?] : JVC, Victor Company of Japan ; Montpelier, VT : Multicultural Media, c1995.

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Additional Authors
  • Gil, Gilberto.
  • Jobim, Antonio Carlos.
  • Okada, Yuki.
  • Ichikawa, Katsumori.
  • Ichihashi, Yuji.
  • Fujii, Tomoaki, 1932-2023.
  • Seeger, Anthony.
  • Nihon Bikutā Kabushiki Kaisha.
  • Smithsonian/Folkways Recordings.
  • Multicultural Media (Firm)
  • DHCA.
Description
1 videocassette (54 min.) : sd., col. NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS) +
Summary
Fifth of six videocassettes designed to be used along with accompanying booklets containing both general information and specific descriptions of the musical and dance selections, as well as suggestions for further research. Most of the performances were recorded on location, many in the open air, and are generally performed by natives of the region. Countries covered on this tape are: Belize, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, and Guyana.
Series Statement
JVC/Smithsonian Folkways video anthology of music and dance of the Americas ; Volume 5.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Music.
  • Video.
Note
  • Volume number from original container.
  • Accompanying booklet available in *MGS (General) 97-10319.
Credits (note)
  • Editorial supervisor (books), Tomoaki Fujii ; senior editor (books), Anthony Seeger ; editor (books), Mark Greenberg.
Contents
  • Belize. 5-1. Brukdown/Boom 'n' chime band / recorded in Barbados in 1981 ; musicians not identified.
  • Brazil. 5-2. Ritual song/dance: Da-ño?re / recorded in 1992 ; performed by Xavante Indians.
  • 5-3. Rural samba dance: Samba de roda / recorded in 1980 ; performed by residents of a town in Bahia, Brazil.
  • 5-4. Religious possession dance: Candomblé / recorded in 1980 ; performed by members of a Candomblé terreiro.
  • 5-5. Martial art/dance: Capoeira de Angola / recorded in 1980 ; performed by an unnamed capoeira group.
  • 5-6. Popular songs: Meu desespero ninguem ve (No one sees my despair) [and] Sou homen feliz (I am a happy man) / recorded in 1980 ; performed by Batatinha and members of his group.
  • 5-7. Popular song: Toda menina Baiana (All Bahian girls) / recorded in 1980 ; performed by Gilberto Gil and Djalma Correa.
  • 5-8. Topical song, samba / recorded in 1980 ; performed by Leci Brendão and accompanist ; no dance content.
  • 5-9. Samba school rehearsal and carnival parade / recorded in Rio de Janeiro in 1980.
  • 5-10. Popular song, bossa nova: Aguas do Março (March waters) / recorded in 1980 ; performed by Antonio Carlos Jobim and group ; no dance content.
  • Chile. 5-11. Ñillatun (fertility rite) / recorded in 1990 ; performed by Pehuenche Indians ; includes dancing.
  • 5-12. Shaman ceremony: Fiesta de Hueico Chile / recorded in 1988 ; performed by Mapuche Indians of Chile ; includes dancing.
  • 5-13. Bailes chinos dance and Canto a lo divino / recorded in 1992 ; performed by people of Pocochai and other villages.
  • Colombia. 5-14. Flute and drum music / recorded in 1983 ; performed by Arhoacho [also spelled Arhuaco in booklet] Indians.
  • 5-15. Conjunto de gaitas [instrumental group] / recorded in 1983 ; performers not identified.
  • 5-16. Poro [also spelled porro in booklet] / recorded in 1983 ; performed by brass band.
  • 5-17. Vallenato (protest song) / recorded in 1983 ; performed by Nafer Durán.
  • 5-18. Joropo, music of the llanos (plains) / recorded in 1983 ; performers not identified ; no dance content.
  • Guatemala. 5-19. Shaman sacrifice and chant / recorded in 1978 ; performed by Diego, a Maya shaman ; no dance content.
  • 5-20. Shaman chanting with flute / recorded in 1978 ; performed by Diego, a Maya shaman.
  • Guyana. 5-21. Masquerade dancing with fife and drum ensemble / recorded in 1990 ; performers not identified.
  • 5-22. Youth competition dancing with fife and drum ensemble / recorded in 1990 ; performed by Guyanese children.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-2484
OCLC
NYPY97-F143
Title
The JVC/Smithsonian Folkways video anthology of music and dance of the Americas. Volume 5, Central and South America / JVC, Victor Company of Japan, in collaboration with the National Museum of Ethnology, Osaka, Japan, and Smithsonian/Folkways Recordings, Washington, D.C. ; director, Yuki Okada ; co-producer, Stephen McArthur, Multicultural Media ; executive producers, Katsumori Ichikawa and Yuji Ichihashi.
Imprint
[Tokyo?] : JVC, Victor Company of Japan ; Montpelier, VT : Multicultural Media, c1995.
Country of Producing Entity
Japan.
Series
JVC/Smithsonian Folkways video anthology of music and dance of the Americas ; Volume 5.
Credits
Editorial supervisor (books), Tomoaki Fujii ; senior editor (books), Anthony Seeger ; editor (books), Mark Greenberg.
Local Subject
Ritual and ceremonial dancing -- Brazil.
Trance dances.
Combat dances.
Fertility dances.
Ritual and ceremonial dancing -- Chile.
Mask dances.
Child dancers.
Hobby-horse dances.
Animal dances.
Added Author
Gil, Gilberto. Performer
Jobim, Antonio Carlos. Performer
Okada, Yuki. Director
Ichikawa, Katsumori. Producer
Ichihashi, Yuji. Producer
Fujii, Tomoaki, 1932-2023. Editor
Seeger, Anthony. Editor
Nihon Bikutā Kabushiki Kaisha.
Smithsonian/Folkways Recordings.
Multicultural Media (Firm)
DHCA.
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-2484
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