The griot tradition as remixed through hip hop : straight outta Africa / Frederick Gooding Jr.
| Author/creator | Gooding, Frederick W. author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Lanham : Lexington Books, [2023] |
| Copyright Date | ©2023 |
| Description | 1 online resource (xxiv, 145 pages) |
| Supplemental Content | EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Straight outta Africa |
| Contents | Introduction: The beat goes on -- Hip hop explained -- Down by law -- The drum speaks -- The power of Griots -- Sound reasoning -- Gather round: understanding the cypher -- Dancing with the ancestors -- The magic of musical Ubuntu -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | "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"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Biographical note | Frederick W. Gooding, Jr. is associate history professor and the Dr. Ronald E. Moore endowed professor of humanities at Texas Christian University. |
| Source of description | Description based on online resource, title from digital title page (viewed on October 30, 2024) |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Gooding, Frederick W., Jr. Griot tradition as remixed through hip hop. Lanham : Lexington Books, 2023 9781666908268 |
| Genre/form | Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
| ISBN | 9781666908275 electronic book |
| ISBN | 1666908274 electronic book |
| ISBN | 9780323987493 ePub |
| ISBN | 0323987494 ePub |
| ISBN | hardcover |
| ISBN | hardcover |
| ISBN | paperback |
| ISBN | paperback |
| Stock number | 9781666908275 Ingram Content Group |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |