The Spirit of Resistance in Music and Spoken Word of South Africa's Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape region of South Africa has a rich history of protest politics and creativity, with notable activists, performers, and oral poets such as Nelson Mandela, Steve Biko, Johnny Dyani, and Samuel Mqhayi. The Spirit of Resistance in Music and Spoken Word of South Africa's Eastern Cape explores the Eastern Cape's contribution to this narrative, focusing on the amaXhosa population and showcasing the depth, originality, and inspiration of their culture through performance artists, activists, organizations, and movements.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 298 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2023
Publisher: Lexington Books

The Eastern Cape region in South Africa has a rich history of activism and creativity, featuring prominent figures such as Nelson Mandela and Steve Biko, as well as renowned performers and oral poets like Johnny Dyani and Samuel Mqhayi. This region has played a unique role in the history of South African protest politics and artistic expression. The Spirit of Resistance in Music and Spoken Word of South Africa's Eastern Cape explores the Eastern Cape's contribution to the broader narrative of the relationship between creativity, mass movements, and the forging of a modern African identity. It primarily focuses on the amaXhosa population. Lindsay Michie delves into the lives of Eastern Cape performance artists, activists, organizations, and movements who have used innovative and historical methods to raise awareness about their plight and bring pressure to bear on the authorities and systems that perpetuate it. Through her research, Michie showcases the depth, originality, and inspiration of Eastern Cape culture, highlighting its role in shaping the nation's social and political landscape.

The Eastern Cape region in South Africa has a rich history of activism and creativity, featuring prominent figures such as Nelson Mandela and Steve Biko, as well as renowned performers and oral poets like Johnny Dyani and Samuel Mqhayi. This region has played a unique role in the history of South African protest politics and artistic expression. The Spirit of Resistance in Music and Spoken Word of South Africa's Eastern Cape explores the Eastern Cape's contribution to the broader narrative of the relationship between creativity, mass movements, and the forging of a modern African identity. It primarily focuses on the amaXhosa population. Lindsay Michie delves into the lives of Eastern Cape performance artists, activists, organizations, and movements who have used innovative and historical methods to raise awareness about their plight and bring pressure to bear on the authorities and systems that perpetuate it. Through her research, Michie showcases the depth, originality, and inspiration of Eastern Cape culture, highlighting its role in shaping the nation's social and political landscape.

Weight: 472g
Dimension: 229 x 154 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781498576222