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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): What makes a song popular? A
charismatic singer, high-tech production, and millions of
dollars' worth of marketing? In the modern world, yes, but not
in other times and places. In his article "Rhythm, Myth and
Spirit," David Pulak notes that among the Zuñi Indian tribe,
music "is judged by how well it resonates with the experiences
of the community." In other words, a good song articulates
everyone's unconscious feelings and unverbalized beliefs,
thereby creating group solidarity. Your assignment in the
coming weeks, Libra, is to use everything -- music, ritual,
constructive gossip, parties, pep talks, or whatever works -- to
do for your tribe what music does for the Zuñi.
charismatic singer, high-tech production, and millions of
dollars' worth of marketing? In the modern world, yes, but not
in other times and places. In his article "Rhythm, Myth and
Spirit," David Pulak notes that among the Zuñi Indian tribe,
music "is judged by how well it resonates with the experiences
of the community." In other words, a good song articulates
everyone's unconscious feelings and unverbalized beliefs,
thereby creating group solidarity. Your assignment in the
coming weeks, Libra, is to use everything -- music, ritual,
constructive gossip, parties, pep talks, or whatever works -- to
do for your tribe what music does for the Zuñi.