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The Life and Music of Oliver Mtukudzi

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This book is a critical reflection on the life and career of the late legendary Zimbabwean music icon, Oliver ¿Tukü Mtukudzi, and his contribution towards the reconstruction of Zimbabwe, Africa and the globe at large. Mtukudzi was a musician, philosopher, and human rights activist who espoused the agenda of reconstruction in order to bring about a better world, proposing personal, cultural, political, religious and global reconstruction. With twenty original chapters, this vibrant volume examines various themes and dimensions of Mtukudzi¿s distinguished life and career, notably, how his music has been a powerful vehicle for societal reconstruction and cultural rejuvenation, specifically speaking to issues of culture, human rights, governance, peacebuilding, religion and identity, humanism, gender and politics, among others. The contributors explore the art of performance in Mtukudzi¿s music and acting career, and how this facilitated his reconstruction agenda, offering fresh and compelling perspectives into the role of performing artists and cultural workers such as Mtukudzi in presenting models for reconstructing the world.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9783030807306
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 312
  • Published:
  • January 14, 2023
  • Edition:
  • 23001
  • Dimensions:
  • 148x17x210 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 406 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: November 23, 2024

Description of The Life and Music of Oliver Mtukudzi

This book is a critical reflection on the life and career of the late legendary Zimbabwean music icon, Oliver ¿Tukü Mtukudzi, and his contribution towards the reconstruction of Zimbabwe, Africa and the globe at large. Mtukudzi was a musician, philosopher, and human rights activist who espoused the agenda of reconstruction in order to bring about a better world, proposing personal, cultural, political, religious and global reconstruction. With twenty original chapters, this vibrant volume examines various themes and dimensions of Mtukudzi¿s distinguished life and career, notably, how his music has been a powerful vehicle for societal reconstruction and cultural rejuvenation, specifically speaking to issues of culture, human rights, governance, peacebuilding, religion and identity, humanism, gender and politics, among others. The contributors explore the art of performance in Mtukudzi¿s music and acting career, and how this facilitated his reconstruction agenda, offering fresh and compelling perspectives into the role of performing artists and cultural workers such as Mtukudzi in presenting models for reconstructing the world.

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