Description
Book SynopsisAfrobeats is a fast-growing genre, one that has carved out a distinct and powerful Black identity rooted within the African continent.
The first book of its kind, A Quick Ting On: Afrobeats chronicles the social and cultural development of the eponymous music genre, tracing its rich history from the African continent all the way to the musical centre of the Western world.
This exciting new book takes a unique look at the music of the African diaspora and their children, delving into how Afrobeats and its sub-genres have provided new articulations of Black identity and pride. It remembers the Afrobeats pioneers and memorable cultural moments, as well as investigating the impact of African migration, travel and modernisation on the genre.
A Quick Ting On: Afrobeats provides an insightful look at how Afrobeats became the explosive music genre it is today.
Table of Contents
- 1: My Personal Relationships with Afrobeats
- 2: Fela and Afrobeat–The Man And The Music
- 3: Hiplife–Fusion and Cutlure
- 4: Wxmen in Afrobeats
- 5: The Skanking Era–UK Funky House
- 6: Is It Really Everyday Dance?
- 7: The Sonic Creators: Music Producers
- 8: Afrobeats (Yes, With An S)
- 9: Diasporic sounds, Afro-suffixes and everything in between
- 10: Homecoming And The Future
