Book 2016

The African imagination in music

2 readers

Language: English
Published: 2016

Social life and customs
Musical instruments
Music
Blacks
Music and globalization
History and criticism
African influences

The African Imagination in Music offers a fresh introduction to the vast and complex world of Sub-Saharan African music. Through close readings of traditional music and references to popular music, Agawu considers topics including the place of music in society, musical instruments, language and music, and appropriations of African music.