Beverley Diamond Livres

Native American Music in Eastern North America is one of the first books to explore the contemporary musical landscape of indigenous North Americans in the north and east.

By examining contemporary testimonies and extensive interviews, the book delves into how recording projects function as sonic signatures and vehicles for protest, homage, or parody. It highlights music from both settler and Indigenous communities, redefining the cultural landscape of a province typically linked to traditional music. The narrative emphasizes that recording transcends mere commodification, serving as a response to contemporary issues and shaping public memory.