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Sacred drums of liberation : religions and music of resistance in Africa and the Diaspora / by Don C. Ohadike.

Author/creator Ohadike, Don C.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoTrenton N.J. : Africa World Press, ©2007.
Descriptionxlv, 259 pages ; 22 cm
Supplemental Content Table of contents only
Subject(s)
Contents Traditional African religious beliefs and anticolonial protests in Africa : Maji Maji, Nyabingi and Mau Mau -- From Africa to the Americas : traditional African religions and resistance in Cuba, Brazil and Haiti -- Rumba, samba, capoeira and steelband : black music of protest in Cuba, Brazil, and Trinidad -- From Kumina to black zionism then to Rasta and Reggae in Jamaica -- The spread of African liberation theology : from Africa to the United States and then back to Africa -- Black liberation theology and resistance in Africa and the United States -- Black popular music of resistance in the United States : from the slaves' work songs to Blues and then to R&B, Rap and Hip Hop -- Black music of resistance against apartheid in South Africa.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [227]-241) and index.
LCCN 2006035247
ISBN1592215165 (hardcover)
ISBN9781592215164 (hardcover)
ISBN1592215173 (pbk.)
ISBN9781592215171 (pbk.)

Available Items

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Joyner General Stacks BL2400 .O33 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold