African artists with major US industry support have the advantage - now more than ever.
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Global hip-hop takes many cues from Kung Fu. Contrary to what denouncers might think, there is a rhyme and reason to using ‘words as weapons’.
There are many sub-genres of Hip Hop, so why is all non-Anglophone music lumped under the label ‘world music’?
The search for old or new African sounds is based around a nostalgia culture that is endemic to Anglo-American popular music.
Popular African musician Papa Wemba, who died recently, has been close to the heartbeat of the continent’s music. His influence will continue long after his death.
Principais colaboradores
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Musician, Academic, Consultant, The University of Edinburgh
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Associate professor Music and Media, University of Gloucestershire
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Research Lead at Rhythm Obscura / Lecturer in the School of Art, Design and Architecture, University of Plymouth
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Hip-Hop Studies, University College Cork
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Professor of Music, Wesleyan University
