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WE ARE WHAT WE SING.

  • Published In: New Polity: A Journal of Postliberal Thought, 2025, v. 6, n. 1. P. 65 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: TOLKMITH, ANDREW 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the role of folk music in the Catholic Church as a means of preserving human dignity and fostering cultural development in response to modernity. It highlights how various Catholic communities in America are integrating folk music into education, evangelization, and worship, emphasizing its capacity to convey historical relationships and communal identities. The text also critiques the impact of technological advancements on traditional music practices, arguing that the Church's liturgical music remains a vital expression of community and identity, uniquely positioned to articulate the fullness of human existence through Christ. Ultimately, it suggests that the Church holds the key to reviving authentic folk music that reflects the diverse experiences of humanity. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Polity: A Journal of Postliberal Thought. 2025/02, Vol. 6, Issue 1, p65
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2694-0922
  • Accession Number:186031928
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