ETST 014 Chapter Notes - Chapter (pg.84-89): Fela Kuti, Critical Role
27 Oct 2016
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Strong connection between music and social functions. One of the rst western in uence in africa was christian hymns taught by missionaries. Brass introduced by colonist for military functions as early as the 17th century. Afro-american and afro-latin musics became more in uential and popular than pure. In the 1960"s should music and black power movement had huge impact on africa. Fela anikulapo kuti one of few musicians to voice opinion against their authoritarian government. Critical role in the development of african popular music. Shortage of indigenous investment in the music business has resulted in the complete absence of any record industry. Modern syncretic musics only play limited role in music life. In ghana, large percentage of the population has only limited access to radios or cassettes.
