Representing African music : postcolonial notes, queries, positions /

Title:

Representing African music : postcolonial notes, queries, positions /

Author:

Agawu, V. Kofi (Victor Kofi)

Format:

Book

Institution:

New England Conservatory

Contents:

Colonialism's impact -- The archive -- The invention of "African rhythm" -- Polymeter, additive rhythm, and other enduring myths -- African music as text -- Popular music defended against its devotees -- Contesting difference -- How not to analyze African music -- The ethics of representation.

Online access:

No online access

Library holdings:

New England Conservatory Spaulding Library
ML350.A35 R4 – Available

• Available Temporarily at New England Conservatory Spaulding Reserve Desk
  On reserve for Thyg585 Music in Ghana, West Africa (Theory: Sandler)