Books in the African Soundscapes series

How gender and class intersect in Malawi through women's roles as political praise performers

Examines the rich history and changing repertories of sabar drumming, including dance rhythms and bakks, musical phrases derived from spoken words. Highlight the virtuosity and musical skill of the percussionist, this work also considers the burgeoning popular music genre called mbalax. It is accompanied by a Compact Disc.

A groundbreaking study of music in an ethnically marginalized South African community

A look at how West African and Caribbean Francophone writers use rhythm, music, and sound to create and negotiate identity