Musicmakers of West Africa
| Author | : John Collins |
| Publisher | : Lynne Rienner Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 200 |
| Release | : 1985 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0894100750 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780894100758 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (758 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Musicmakers of West Africa by : John Collins
Download or read book Musicmakers of West Africa written by John Collins and published by Lynne Rienner Publishers. This book was released on 1985 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing the development of West African popular music, this text begins with a discussion of the early Highlife bands. It then traces the growth and diversification of various popular musical styles, including comic opera, Dagomba Simpa folk, and the current Afro-beat and Juju.
