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A Quick Ting On: Afrobeats
Series: AQTO
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The narrative honours the genre's pioneers, celebrates key cultural moments, and examines how Afrobeats and its sub-genres articulate contemporary Black identity and pride across the African diaspora.
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Format: Hardback
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This book will appeal to readers interested in contemporary music, African culture, and the global Black experience. It is suitable for those seeking to understand the cultural significance and history of Afrobeats as a powerful artistic movement.
Cultural commentator Christian Adofo chronicles the rich social history of Afrobeats in the first ever book on the genre that is taking over the globe.
Cultural commentator Christian Adofo chronicles the rich social history of Afrobeats in the first ever book on the genre that is taking over the globe.
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THE FIRST BOOK ON AFROBEATS
Afrobeats is a fast-growing genre, one that has carved out a distinct and powerful Black identity rooted within the African continent.
The first book of its kind, A Quick Ting On Afrobeats chronicles the social and cultural development of the eponymous music genre, tracing its rich history from the African continent all the way to the musical centre of the Western world.
This exciting new book takes a unique look at the music of the African diaspora and their children, delving into how Afrobeats and its sub-genres have provided new articulations of Black identity and pride. It remembers the Afrobeats pioneers and memorable cultural moments, as well as investigating the impact of African migration, travel and modernisation on the genre.
A Quick Ting On Afrobeats provides an insightful look at how Afrobeats became the explosive music genre it is today.
Series: AQTO
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781913090517
Publisher: Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 24 February 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 116.0mm
Height: 182.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 175
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About the Author
Christian Adofo is an established writer, cultural curator and author. His passion for writing looks at the intersection of heritage and identity in music and culture across the cultural landscape.
With feature articles across print, online and media such as the Guardian, OkayAfrica, Straight No Chaser and more, Christian is an engaging and vibrant commentator acknowledging seminal figures and interviewing burgeoning talents across the creative spectrum within the African diaspora.Since 2010, Christian has appeared as a guest speaker and host on BBC Radio, Worldwide FM, and NTS Radio, discussing Black identity and its influence on culture in the UK and abroad. He is an experienced critic on the nuances of the Black experience and how it manifests creatively.A Quick Ting On: Afrobeats (2022) is his debut book.More from Arts & Culture
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