Juju A Social History and Ethnography of an African Popular Music |
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| Author:
| Waterman, Christopher Alan |
| Series title: | Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology CSE Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-226-87465-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 1990 |
| Publisher: | University of Chicago Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $61.95 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionNow 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.