Indigenous African Popular Music, Volume 1: Prophets and Philosophers

This book explores the nature, philosophies, and genres of indigenous African popular music, highlighting how artists are seen as prophets and philosophers and how music depicts the world. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural backgrounds of the music to appreciate its diversity.

Format: Hardback
Length: 401 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive volume delves into the multifaceted realm of indigenous African popular music, shedding light on its essence, philosophies, and diverse genres. It explores the remarkable perception of indigenous African popular music artists as prophets and philosophers, highlighting how their music portrays the world.

Indigenous African popular music has long been overlooked in the field of communication scholarship, yet its understanding holds immense potential to unveil a vast array of cultural diversity. By delving into the nature and philosophies of this music, scholars can uncover a rich tapestry that has been overlooked for far too long.

Indigenous African popular musicians have assumed the role of custodians of indigenous cultural traditions and cosmologies. Their music serves as a testament to the depth and richness of their heritage. This volume, with a special focus on scholarship from Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, delves into the pioneering work of these artists and their successors, who tirelessly sustain, recreate, and popularize indigenous popular music within their respective African communities.

Furthermore, these artists and their protégés actively propagate communal views about African philosophies and the temporal and spiritual worlds in which they exist. Through their music, they convey profound insights and wisdom, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of African culture.

This volume is a valuable contribution to the field of communication scholarship, offering a comprehensive exploration of indigenous African popular music and its profound impact on African societies. It provides a rich source of information and insights for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts alike, shedding light on the untapped treasures of African cultural heritage.

Weight: 683g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030978839
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022