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Sound of Africa!

- Making Music Zulu in a South African Studio

About Sound of Africa!

Gives an account of the production of a mbaqanga album in a recording studio in Johannesburg. This work analyzes how the politics surrounding Zulu ethnic nationalism impacted mbaqanga artists' decisions of the studio. It explores how the global consumption of Afropop and African images fed back into mbaqanga during the recording process.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780822330141
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 277
  • Published:
  • February 4, 2003
  • Dimensions:
  • 236x157x21 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 574 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: September 26, 2025

Description of Sound of Africa!

Gives an account of the production of a mbaqanga album in a recording studio in Johannesburg. This work analyzes how the politics surrounding Zulu ethnic nationalism impacted mbaqanga artists' decisions of the studio. It explores how the global consumption of Afropop and African images fed back into mbaqanga during the recording process.

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