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Tables of Contents for Traces of the Spirit
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Acknowledgments
vii
Introduction: Traces of the Spirit: The Hidden Religious Dimensions of Popular Music
1
14
I Theoretical, Structural, and Historical Background
15
62
The Connection between Music and Religion
19
26
West African Possession Religion and American Popular Music
45
32
II Popular Music Subculture's as Religion: A Comparative Analysis Based on Ethnographic Research
77
137
Eyes of the World: The Grateful Dead and the Deadheads
83
34
The Dance Music Continuum: House, Rave, and Electronic Dance Music
117
35
Stairway to Heaven, Highway to Hell: Heavy Metal and Metalheads
152
30
The Message: Rap Music and Hip-Hop Culture
182
32
Conclusion: There's more to the Picture than Meets the Eye
214
9
Appendix
223
8
Notes
231
40
Bibliography
271
10
Index
281
10
About the Author
291