Africa in Stereo analyzes how Africans have engaged with African American music and its representations in the long twentieth century (1890-2011) to offer a new cultural history attesting to pan-Africanisms ongoing and open theoretical potential. Tsitsi Jaji argues that African American popular music appealed to continental Africans as a unit of cultural prestige; a site of pleasure; and most importantly; an expressive form already encoded with strategies of creative resistance to racial hegemony. Ghana; Senegal and South Africa are considered as three distinctive sites where longstanding pan-African political and cultural affiliations gave expression to transnational black solidarity. The book shows how such transnational ties fostered what Jaji terms "stereomodernism." Attending to the specificity of various media through which music was transmitted and interpreted-poetry; novels; films; recordings; festivals; live performances and websites-stereomodernism accounts for the role of cultural practice in the emergence of solidarity; tapping musics capacity to refresh our understanding of twentieth-century black transnational ties.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Great Collection of Songs From Sondheims Classic MusicalBy Chris S.I am a huge fan of Sondheim; and COMPANY is by far my favorite musical. Its got a great; wide-ranging collection of songs about love; relationships; and searching for a connection; all crafted with Sondheims signature wit and unique perspective and sound. My favorite is the classic "Ladies Who Lunch" originated by Elaine Stritch; though Barbara Walshs rendition in the revival with Raul Esparza took my breath away. Its a sharp little number thats cutting and a little mean-spirited; but hiding more than a twinge of regret underneath. "Getting Married Today" is a fun little number; if you can master the breakneck speed! Carol Burnett did an amazing version of this on a TV special - if you can find the video its worth watching! It really captures all of the sweeping emotions you can feel when preparing for "the biggest day of your life" and all of the hype and stress thats built up around what should be a joyous celebration. "The Little Things You Do Together" is classic Sondheim quirkiness at its best (Barbara Walshs deadpan delivery while playing the triangle gets me every time!). Another favorite is "Marry Me A Little" that perfectly catches the longing for connection with a fear of losing ones individuality and freedom in a relationship.This collection contains 17 songs total; and most if not all would make great audition songs as well as just being a fun bunch of songs to sing at home.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great music; but not in official keys from the musicalBy Lahde DahGreat music from a great musical! Beware the songs arent in the same key as the official score of the musical.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerVery nice
