Black Indians of New Orleans.
Actes Sud| N° d'inventaire | 26217 |
| Format | 24 x 28.5 |
| Détails | 320 p., numerous color illustrations, paperback with flaps. |
| Publication | Paris, 2022 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782330170943 |
The Black Indian carnival tradition is the culmination of the rich performance tradition of African Americans in New Orleans. This tradition, bathed in the music of dozens of brass bands, is a powerful unifying tool, affirming the presence and importance of African American communities in and around the city. With the sponsorship of the Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs, these artistic performances are expressed in all their social, spiritual, and religious activities, including funerals, weddings, and the carnival period. This tradition is part of the painful yet fruitful process that leads from violence to resilience, and that shapes the life trajectories of African Americans past and present.
The Black Indian carnival tradition is the culmination of the rich performance tradition of African Americans in New Orleans. This tradition, bathed in the music of dozens of brass bands, is a powerful unifying tool, affirming the presence and importance of African American communities in and around the city. With the sponsorship of the Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs, these artistic performances are expressed in all their social, spiritual, and religious activities, including funerals, weddings, and the carnival period. This tradition is part of the painful yet fruitful process that leads from violence to resilience, and that shapes the life trajectories of African Americans past and present.