Musicmakers of West Africa

by John Collins

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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.
  • ISBN10 0894100750
  • ISBN13 9780894100758
  • Publish Date 31 December 1985
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 177
  • Language English