Chanting Down the New Jerusalem: Calypso, Christianity, and Capitalism in the Caribbean (The Anthropology of Christianity)

The Anthropology of Christianity

by Francio Guadeloupe

In this brilliantly evocative ethnography, Francio Guadeloupe probes the ethos and attitude created by radio disc jockeys on the binational Caribbean island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten. Examining the intersection of Christianity, calypso, and capitalism, Guadeloupe shows how a multiethnic and multireligious island nation, where livelihoods depend on tourism, has managed to encourage all social classes to transcend their ethnic and religious differences. In his pathbreaking analysis, Guadeloupe credits the island DJs, whose formulations of Christian faith, musical creativity, and capitalist survival express ordinary people's hopes and fears and promote tolerance.

270 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 2008

Reviews

[Lulu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting read. Had to read this for uni. Loved the viewpoints of the locals about how you should live. The politics of inclusivity is something I can stand behind. It got a bit boring when the chapters were talking about the DJ's and their stories and viewpoints.