'The Revival of Manx Traditional Music: From the 1970s to the Present Day'
Date(s): September 2003
Creator(s): Woolley, Chloe
Scope & Content: PhD thesis submitted to the School of Scottish Studies University of Edinburgh. The thesis examines the revival and subsequent development of traditional music in the isle of Man from the 1970s until present day. Manx traditional music, Manx dance and the Manx language have contributed to the reevaluation of Manx identity based upon traditional values and symbolism. The thesis covers: Manx traditional music source material (Victorian collectors, Mona Douglas); core revivalists; ideology of the revival of Manx traditional music; the revivalist community; the establishment of the Manx traditional music-organization and development. Includes details of informants used for interviews, short biography of people involved in the Manx Music scene since the 1970s.
Language: English
Extent: 1 volume
Physical description: photocopy
Item name: thesis
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 11264
Record class: Private
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