A Quick Ting On Afrobeats

A Quick Ting On Afrobeats
Christian Adofo
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NZ$ 33.99
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NZ$ 28.89
Hardback
h184 x 114mm - 175pg
29 Oct 2020 UK
International import eta 10-19 days
9781913090517
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Afrobeats is a fast growing genre, one that has carved out a distinct and powerful Black identity rooted within the African continent. A Quick Ting On: Afrobeats, the first book of its kind chronicles the social and cultural development of the music genre. Tracing its rich history from the African continent all the way to the musical centre of the Western world. This exciting new book takes a unique look at the music of the African diaspora and their children, delving into how Afrobeats and its sub-genres have provided new articulations of Black identity and pride. Remembering the Afrobeats pioneers and memorable cultural moments as well as investigating the impact of African migration, travel and modernisation on the genre. A Quick Ting On: Afrobeats provides an insightful look at how Afrobeats became the explosive music genre it is today.
Christian Adofo is an established writer, cultural curator and forthcoming author. His passion for writing looks at the intersect of heritage and identity in Music and Culture across the cultural landscape. With feature articles across print, online and media such as the Guardian, OkayAfrica and Straight No Chaser + more, Christian is an engaging and vibrant commentator acknowledging seminal figures and interviewing burgeoning talents across the creative spectrum within the African diaspora. With several appearances as a guest speaker and host on BBC Radio, Worldwide FM and NTS Radio discussing black identity and it' s impact on culture in the UK and abroad since 2010, Christian is an experienced critic on the nuances of the black experience and how it manifests creatively.

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