On the History of the Kobzar-Lirnyk Tradition – Ethnologies (2024)

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Abstract

This article presents a brief history of the development of the cultural phenomenon which is now called “kobzarstvo.” I analyze the Kobzar-Lirnyk singing tradition, musical instruments (kobza, bandura, wheel lyre), repertoire, forms of organization, modes of transmission, and other factors as they changed diachronically. I review sources to develop an understanding of their lifestyle and art. Over time, the mostly blind and itinerant kobzari developed their own world view and style of living. To organize and regulate their activities, to protect their rights, and for other advantages, they created self-governing territorial guilds, elected leaders, initiation rituals, and rules of conduct. Kobzarstvo was nearly eradicated in early Soviet times, but a few bearers of the tradition survived in the margins. The tradition has revived powerfully in the period of Ukrainian independence, with guilds, repertoire, initiation rituals and other elements re-established in the new cultural and technological context.

Résumé

Cet article présente un bref historique du développement du phénomène culturel aujourd’hui appelé « kobzarstvo ». J’analyse la tradition du Kobzar-Lirnyk, les instruments de musique (kobza, bandura, vielle à roue), le répertoire, les formes d’organisation, les modes de transmission et d’autres facteurs au fur et à mesure de leur évolution diachronique. J’examine les sources pour développer une compréhension de leur style de vie et de leur art. Au fil du temps, les kobzari, pour la plupart aveugles et itinérants, ont développé leur propre vision du monde et leur propre style de vie. Pour organiser et réguler leurs activités, protéger leurs droits et obtenir d’autres avantages, ils créèrent des guildes territoriales autonomes, choisirent des chefs, établirent des rituels d’initiation et des règles de conduite. Le kobzarstvo a été presque éradiqué au début de l’époque soviétique, mais quelques détenteurs de la tradition ont survécu en marge. La tradition a connu un puissant renouveau au cours de la période de l’indépendance ukrainienne, avec les guildes, le répertoire, les rituels d’initiation et d’autres éléments rétablis dans le nouveau contexte culturel et technologique.

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