Juju: A Social History and Ethnography of an African Popular Music

Juju: A Social History and Ethnography of an African Popular Music
ISBN-10
0226874656
ISBN-13
9780226874654
Category
Music
Pages
277
Language
English
Published
1990-06-15
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Author
Christopher Alan Waterman

Description

Now known internationally through the recordings of King Sunny Ade and others, juju music originated more than fifty years ago among the Yoruba of Nigeria. This history and ethnography of juju is the first detailed account of the evolution and social significance of a West African popular music. Enhanced with maps, color photographs of musicians and dance parties, musical transcriptions, interviews with musicians, and a glossary of Yoruba terms, Juju is an invaluable contribution to scholarship and a boon to fans who want to discover the roots of this vibrant music.

Other editions

  • Juju
    • 2000-06-26
    • 520 pages
    • Ebook
    • iUniverse

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