Women's songs from West Africa
by Sidikou, Aïssata G., Hale, Thomas A.
fromAfrican expressive cultures
Exploring the origins, organization, subject matter, and performance contexts of singers and singing, this book expands readers' understanding of the world of women in West Africa and their complex and subtle roles as verbal artists. Covering Côte d'Ivoire, the Gambia, Mali, Nig…