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Maqam and Liturgy

- Ritual, Music, and Aesthetics of Syrian Jews in Brooklyn

About Maqam and Liturgy

Explores the cultural connection between Syrian Jewish life and Arab culture in Brooklyn, New York, through liturgical music. This book investigates the multidimensional interaction of music and text in Sabbath prayers of the Syrian Jews to trace how Arab and Jewish traditions have merged in this particular culture.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780814332160
  • Binding:
  • Mixed media
  • Pages:
  • 288
  • Published:
  • December 31, 2008
  • Dimensions:
  • 265x185x25 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 826 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 12, 2024

Description of Maqam and Liturgy

Explores the cultural connection between Syrian Jewish life and Arab culture in Brooklyn, New York, through liturgical music. This book investigates the multidimensional interaction of music and text in Sabbath prayers of the Syrian Jews to trace how Arab and Jewish traditions have merged in this particular culture.

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