The Hmong Qeej: Speaking to the Spirit World

The Hmong Qeej: Speaking to the Spirit World

This investigation focuses on the unique communicativeability of the Hmong qeej, a free-reed multiple pipe musicalinstrument. Other forms of the qeej are used by variousSoutheast Asian cultures, but only the Hmong appear to use itto communicate in words with the spirit world.This study is based on o...

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Main Author: Gayle Morrison
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hmong Studies Journal 1997-01-01
Series:Hmong Studies Journal
Subjects:
Hmong Studies
Hmong music
Hmong culture
Online Access:http://hmongstudies.com/HSJ-v2n1_Morrison.pdf
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description This investigation focuses on the unique communicativeability of the Hmong qeej, a free-reed multiple pipe musicalinstrument. Other forms of the qeej are used by variousSoutheast Asian cultures, but only the Hmong appear to use itto communicate in words with the spirit world.This study is based on oral interviews with Hmong qeejplayers, focusing on one master qeej player. Discussionreviews the origin legend of the qeej, legendary powers ofthe instrument, the mystery of the qeej language, training ofa qeej player, qualifications of a master qeej player, genreof qeej songs, the role of the qeej in the funeral ceremony,and the qeej as the consumate Hmong cultural identifier.
topic Hmong Studies
Hmong music
Hmong culture
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