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Focusing on the historical evolution of a popular Cameroonian music genre, this study delves into the social and cultural dynamics that shaped bikutsi during the 1970s and 1980s. It explores the specific historical processes that contributed to its recognition as a distinct genre, analyzing the factors that influenced its emergence and growth within the national music landscape. Through ethnographic insights, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of bikutsi's significance in everyday life in Cameroon.
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Bikutsi, Anja Brunner
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Bikutsi
- Subtitle
- A Beti Dance Music on the Rise, 1970-1990
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Anja Brunner
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing Ltd
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 216
- ISBN13
- 9781781797853
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Maps & Travel, Hobby, Travel
- Description
- Focusing on the historical evolution of a popular Cameroonian music genre, this study delves into the social and cultural dynamics that shaped bikutsi during the 1970s and 1980s. It explores the specific historical processes that contributed to its recognition as a distinct genre, analyzing the factors that influenced its emergence and growth within the national music landscape. Through ethnographic insights, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of bikutsi's significance in everyday life in Cameroon.