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Asante Court Music and Verbal Arts in Ghana: The Porcupine and the Gold Stool provides a detailed portrait of the musical traditions within the Asante court. This scholarly work from the SOAS Studies in Music series connects historical narratives with deep analysis of texts performed on drums, ivory trumpets, and cane flutes. Readers gain access to a critical assembly of ancient song texts, including the poetry of bards (kwadwom) and referential poetry performed by members of the constabulary (apae). By examining the connections between lived experience, music, and values, this book offers a clear look at the role of sound in Asante culture. Content covers a wide range of musical examples, including those found in court ceremonies, rituals, and festivals, as well as casual performances. This book is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in African musicology, verbal arts, and the cultural history of Ghana.

Key Features

Comprehensive study of Asante court musical arts and historical narratives.

Includes critical assemblies of ancient song texts and bard poetry known as kwadwom.

Analyzes verbal arts and referential poetry performed by the apae constabulary.

Covers musical performances on drums, ivory trumpets, and the cane flute.

Explores musical examples from court ceremonies, rituals, and festivals.

Examines the relationship between music, values, and lived experience in Ghana.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 July 2020
Listed Since
18 December 2019

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