ABSTRACT

This study builds on and contributes to work in the area of African music in Australia in community settings. This research explores why people came together to share music-making and practice at a drumming retreat, and what they experienced as a recreational group music activity. Employing thematic analysis to code the data, two overarching themes (drumming for leisure and cultural connections) are discussed. I argue that West African drumming as a “shared energy” experience has the power to positively impact participants’ lives, fostering cross-cultural understandings. Exploring another culture helps to dispel myths and encourages discussion that may promote cultural diversity and respect in a multicultural Australia.

摘要

这项研究建立在澳大利亚社区环境中非洲音乐领域的工作基础之上，并有助于其开展工作。这项研究探讨了为什么人们聚在一起在击鼓静修会上分享音乐创作和练习，以及他们作为娱乐团体音乐活动的经历。采用主题分析对数据进行编码，讨论了两个总体主题（休闲和文化联系的鼓声）。我认为，西非击鼓作为一种“共享能量”体验能够对参与者的生活产生积极影响，促进跨文化理解。探索另一种文化有助于消除神话并鼓励可能促进多元文化澳大利亚的文化多样性和尊重的讨论。