Evaluation of music
Evaluation of music in Zambia: Chibale
What do the people of Chibale find most important in music and dance? An introduction to a series of articles in which we explore how people in Chibale evaluate music, what they value most about music and dance, and why.
Evaluation of music in Zambia: forms of evaluation
What do the people of Chibale find most important in music and dance? In this article, we explore the forms of evaluation they use in real time and from memory.
Evaluation of music in Zambia: mistakes
In the 1980s, many people in Chibale were convinced that music would not have any effect when it was performed wrongly, that is when it contained mistakes (cileya). In the 2000s, this is much less common.
Evaluation of music in Zambia: sustaining tone
Sustaining the last tone of the chorusline is an important aspect of Chibale music.
Evaluation of music in Zambia: skill and success
Success in music and dance is a major thing in Chibale. In general, success causes suspicion. So, it is important to have some kind of explanation for it that is accepted, though typically never undisputed. One of the more accepted explanations is spirit possession. In the 1980s, success in music and dance was very important for healers.
Evaluation of music in Zambia: popularity
Participation is necessary for heating the gathering which is necessary for a ritual to be effective. Even if not interested in the final effectiveness of music or gathering, the attendees themselves benefit from dedicated participation since that makes the gathering much more lively and interesting. One of the main drivers of participation is popularity.
Chibale Zambia: the appreciation of music over time
What do the people in Chibale find most important in music and dance? Over the last sixty years, the appreciation of local music, dance, text and ritual in Chibale has fluctuated quite a bit. In this article, we examine these fluctuations that were parallelled by societal developments.
Evaluation of music in Zambia: preferences
What do people in Chibale care for most in music? In this article we provide a brief overview and comparison of the preferences for music and dance in the 1980s and in the 2000s.
Evaluation of music in Zambia: judgements about songs
What do people in Chibale care for most in music and dance? In this article, we discuss the judgements about songs (song types).
Evaluation of music in Zambia: judgements about dances
What do people in Chibale care for most in music and dance? In this article, we will discuss the judgements about dances.
Evaluation of music in Zambia: judgements about performers
What do people in Chibale care for most in music and dance? In this article, we will discuss the judgements about performers of music and dance.
Evaluation of music in Zambia: conclusion
What do the people of Chibale find most important in music and dance? In this article, we draw conclusions about the evaluation of music in Chibale. We come up with an evaluation framework in which two approaches can be distinguished.