Yoruba Oral Tradition in Islamic Nigeria - A History of Dadakuada (Paperback)

This book traces Dadakuada's history and artistic vision and discusses its vibrancy as the most popular traditional Yoruba oral art form in Islamic Africa. Foregrounding the role of Dadakuada in Ilorin, and of Ilorin in Dadakuada the book covers the history, cultural identity, performance techniques, language, social life and relationship with Islam of the oral genre. The author examines Dadakuada's relationship with Islam and discusses how the Dadakuada singers, through their songs and performances, are able to accommodate Islam in ways that have ensured their continued survival as a traditional African genre in a predominantly Muslim community. This book will be of interest to scholars of traditional African culture, African art history, performance studies and Islam in Africa.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Global Africa
Release date:	March 2021
First published:	2020
Authors:	Abdul Rasheed Na allah
Dimensions:	216 x 138mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	164
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-78795-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Other types of music > Sacred & religious music Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Oral history Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Islam Books > History > History of specific subjects > Oral history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Islam Books > Music > Other types of music > Sacred & religious music
LSN:	0-367-78795-4
Barcode:	9780367787950

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