Popular Music Censorship in Africa

Popular Music Censorship in Africa
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Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-13 : 0754652912
ISBN-10 : 9780754652915
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Book Synopsis Popular Music Censorship in Africa by : Michael Drewett

Download or read book Popular Music Censorship in Africa written by Michael Drewett and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Africa, tension between freedom of expression and censorship in many contexts remains as contentious, if not more so, than during the period of colonial rule which permeated the twentieth century. This volume brings together the latest research on censorship in Africa, focusing on the attempts to censor musicians and the strategies of resistance devised by musicians in their struggles to be heard. It also includes a special section on case studies that highlight issues of nationality.


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