African Music
Module 2 Discussion - African Music
Part 1: After reading chapter 2 (page 33), select two repertoires and discuss three salient characteristics for each. In your discussion share the differences, similarities, instruments, cultural significance of each repertoire.
Part 2: After reading chapter 3: Review Fela and Afrobeat (page 99), describe the Afrobeat music of Fela Kuti in terms of the cultural origin and cultural influence. Which features are African and which are Euro-American. What do you think of making differentiations of this kind?