Griot Tradition As Remixed Through Hip Hop - Straight Outta Africa

The Griot Tradition as Remixed through Hip Hop: Straight Outta Africa analyzes how Hip Hop, when seen through the lens of African connection, can be appreciated for its regenerative and connective power to create relationships between people both nationally and internationally.

Sommario

Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Beat Goes On
Chapter 1: Hip Hop, Explained
Chapter 2: Down by Law
Chapter 3: The Drum Speaks
Chapter 4: The Power of Griots
Chapter 5: Sound Reasoning
Chapter 6: Gather Round: Understanding the Cypher
Chapter 7: Dancing with the Ancestors
Chapter 8: The Magic of Musical Ubuntu
Conclusion: And You Don't Stop...
Bibliography
About the Author

Info autore

Frederick W. Gooding, Jr. is associate history professor and the Dr. Ronald E. Moore endowed professor of humanities at Texas Christian University.

Riassunto

The Griot Tradition as Remixed through Hip Hop: Straight Outta Africa analyzes how Hip Hop, when seen through the lens of African connection, can be appreciated for its regenerative and connective power to create relationships between people both nationally and internationally.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Frederick Gooding, Frederick Jr. Gooding, Frederick Gooding Jr., Frederick Gooding Jr.
• Editore: Lexington Books
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 01.08.2023
• EAN: 9781666908268
• ISBN: 978-1-66690-826-8
• Pagine: 172
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche e cittadinanza attiva; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Musica > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; Ethnic Studies, Africa, Social & cultural history, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Rap & Hip Hop, Rap & Hip-Hop, Politics & government, Relating to African American people, Rap & Hip Hop, Popular Music, Black & Asian Studies