Nigerian Art Music

Nigerian Art Music
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Publisher : Institut français de recherche en Afrique
Total Pages : 175
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ISBN-10 : 9789782015389
ISBN-13 : 9782015385
Rating : 4/5 (385 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Nigerian Art Music by : Bode Omojola

Download or read book Nigerian Art Music written by Bode Omojola and published by Institut français de recherche en Afrique. This book was released on 1995 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ART MUSIC IN NIGERIA is the most comprehensive book on the works of modem Nigerian composers who have been influenced by European classical music. Relying on over 500 scores, archival materials and interviews with many Nigerian composers, the author traces the historical developments of this new idiom in Nigeria and provides a critical and detailed analysis of certain works. Written in a refreshing and lucid style and amply illustrated with music examples, the book represents a milestone in musicological research in Nigeria. Although written essentially for students and scholars of African music, this interesting book will also be enjoyed by the général reader.


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