Dancing Spirit, Love, and War: Performing the Translocal Realities of Contemporary Fiji

by Evadne Kelly

Book Overview

Meke, a traditional rhythmic dance accompanied by singing, signifies an important piece of identity for Fijians. Despite its complicated history of colonialism, racism, censorship, and religious conflict, meke remained a vital part of artistic expression and culture. Evadne Kelly performs close readings of the dance in relation to an evolving landscape, following the postcolonial reclamation that provided dancers with political agency and a strong...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0299322009
• ISBN13: 9780299322007
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"