Jessica Bissett Perea Poradie kníh

This work explores the histories of Inuit musical life in Alaska, emphasizing the significance of sound in self-determination and sovereignty. It presents innovative ways of listening to diverse Inuit music genres, from hip hop to traditional drumsongs, highlighting the interconnectedness of Indigenous musicking and the impacts of colonialism. The research seeks to challenge stereotypes associated with Indigenous identities by posing critical questions about the essence of Native music and the authority to define it. It encourages a reevaluation of how Native music can reshape discussions surrounding race, power, and representation in contemporary American music history. Rather than asserting singular truths, the text invites readers to acknowledge multiple, culturally constructed truths that are often politicized. By adopting a sound relations framework, the work aims to promote a more Indigenized approach to music studies and Indigenous studies, moving beyond colonial frameworks that question Indigenous identity and performance. This approach aspires to foster aesthetics rooted in self-determination and the revitalization of Indigenous worldviews.