Women's Voices from West Africa

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Formato:
Hardback
Editore:
Indiana University Press
Anno di pubblicazione
2012
Lingua:
Inglese
Pagine:
128
Dimensioni:
234 X 155
Codice EAN:
9780253356703
Generi:
Music & Entertainment, Music Social Sciences, Gender Studies Social Sciences, Sociology
Altre informazioni:
18 maps
Curatore:
Aissata G. Sidikou, Thomas A. Hale
Prezzo di copertina:
$ 34,95

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Aissata G. Sidikou and Thomas A. Hale reveal the world of women's songs and singing in West Africa. This anthology -- collected from 17 ethnic traditions across West Africa -- introduces the power and beauty of the intimate expressions of African women. The songs, many translated here for the first time, reflect all stages of the life cycle and all walks of life. They entertain, give comfort and encouragement, and empower other women to face the challenges imposed on them by their families, men, and society. Women's Voices from West Africa opens a new window on women's changing roles in contemporary Africa.

Indice

Preface and Acknowledgments; Introduction: The Powerful Voices of Women in Song by Aissata G. Sidikou and Thomas A. Hale; Peoples, Languages, and Maps; Song Subjects and Genres; Format of the Anthology Song Lyrics: 1. Children; 2. Marriage; 3. Women in Society; 4. Death Appendix: Texts of Original Transcriptions of Selected Songs Notes; Bibliography; Index

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A valuable contribution to the corpus of literature on African women's verbal art. Fiona Mc Laughlin, University of Florida There is a very limited source literature of this kind in French and local African languages, but nothing comparable in English... It will open doors. Heather Maxwell, University of Virginia