Jùjú
ISBN
0226874648
Jùjú is a juju music, music book by Christopher Alan Waterman.
About this book
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 contribution to scholarship and a boon to fans who want to discover the roots of this vibrant music.
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What genre is Jùjú?+
Jùjú is a Juju music, Music, Yoruba book.
What is Jùjú about?+
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. Enh...
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Jùjú was written by Christopher Alan Waterman.