Yoruba Oral Tradition in Islamic Nigeria
A History of DĂ dĂ kĂșĂ dĂĄ
Abdul-Rasheed Na'Allah
- 152 Seiten
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Yoruba Oral Tradition in Islamic Nigeria
A History of DĂ dĂ kĂșĂ dĂĄ
Abdul-Rasheed Na'Allah
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This book traces DĂ dĂ kĂșĂ dĂĄ's history and artistic vision and discusses its vibrancy as the most popular traditional Yoruba oral art form in Islamic Africa.
Foregrounding the role of DĂ dĂ kĂșĂ dĂĄ in Ilorin, and of Ilorin in DĂ dĂ kĂșĂ dĂĄ the book covers the history, cultural identity, performance techniques, language, social life and relationship with Islam of the oral genre. The author examines DĂ dĂ kĂșĂ dĂĄ's relationship with Islam and discusses how the DĂ dĂ kĂșĂ dĂĄ singers, through their songs and performances, are able to accommodate Islam in ways that have ensured their continued survival as a traditional African genre in a predominantly Muslim community.
This book will be of interest to scholars of traditional African culture, African art history, performance studies and Islam in Africa.