Review of 'Music of the Ancestors' by Gordon Spearritt (original) (raw)

The review of Gordon Spearritt's DVD, 'Music of the Ancestors,' highlights the importance of the publication as a valuable resource for understanding the musical traditions of the Iatmul people of Papua New Guinea. This DVD serves as a digital format for Spearritt's 1979 Ph.D. thesis, capturing critical ethnographic insights into a culture at risk of losing its musical heritage. The review emphasizes the innovative presentation of the thesis in a non-linear, interactive format, which enhances accessibility and engagement with the content, fulfilling the aspirations of ethnomusicologists.