Aissata G. Sidikou and Thomas A. Hale reveal the world of women's songs and singing in West Africa. This anthology—collected from 17 ethnic traditions across West Africa—introduces the power and beauty of the intimate expressions of African women. The songs, many translated here for the first time, reflect all stages of the life cycle and all walks of life. They entertain, give comfort and encouragement, and empower other women to face the challenges imposed on them by their families, men, and society. Women's Voices from West Africa opens a new window on women's changing roles in contemporary Africa.
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Discusses African women's verbal art
PrefaceIntroduction: The Powerful Voices of Women in SongSong Lyrics 1. Marriage 2. Children 3. Women in Society 4. DeathAppendix: Original Transcriptions of Selected SongsBibliographyIndex
Women's Voices from West Africa is a must for libraries, scholars, professors, and researchers. It is an interdisciplinary resource for all who are interested in authentic voices from Africa recorded in indigenous languages. It is also a valuable resource for the enrichment of general readers.
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There is a very limited source literature of this kind in French and local African languages, but nothing comparable in English. . . . It will open doors.
African women's verbal art

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ISBN
9780253356703
Publisert
2012-02-23
Utgiver
Vendor
Indiana University Press
Vekt
386 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Antall sider
160

Biographical note

Aissata G. Sidikou is Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies in the Department of Languages and Cultures at the United States Naval Academy. She is author of Recreating Words, Reshaping Worlds: The Verbal Art of Women from Niger, Mali, and Senegal.

Thomas A. Hale is Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of African, French, and Comparative Literature in the Department of French and Francophone Studies and the Department of Comparative Literature at The Pennsylvania State University. He is author of Griots and Griottes: Masters of Words and Music (IUP, 1999) and editor (with John William Johnson and Stephen Belcher) of Oral Epics from Africa (IUP, 1997).