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Hailed as a national hero and musical revolutionary, Thomas Mapfumo, along with other Zimbabwean artists, burst onto the music scene in the 1980s with a unique style that combined electric guitar with indigenous Shona music and instruments. The development of this music from its roots in the early Rhodesian era to the present and the ways this and other styles articulated with Zimbabwean nationalism is the focus of Thomas Turino's new study. Turino examines the emergence of cosmopolitan culture among the black middle class and how this gave rise to a variety of urban-popular styles modeled on influences ranging from the Mills Brothers to Elvis. He also shows how cosmopolitanism gave rise to the nationalist movement itself, explaining the combination of "foreign" and indigenous elements that so often define nationalist art and cultural projects. The first book-length look at the role of music in African nationalism, Turino's work delves deeper than most books about popular music and challenges the reader to think about the lives and struggles of the people behind the surface appeal of world music.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Definitely a book for someone with a very specialist interest in Zimbabwean history and music, Turino's work is a fascinating look at the development of local music and its connection to global cultural and economic forces. His major thesis holds that music does not develop in a vacuum. In the case of Zimbabwe, the broader political forces- the settler regime, the liberation struggle and then the country's re-immersion into the global mainstream post -1980 all influenced the form of music, the evolution of local instruments like the mbira and helps explain why certain artists gained international acclaim (Thomas Mapfumo, The Bhundu Boys) while other, though popular at home (Devera Ngwena, Lovemore Majaivana - neither of whom are mentioned in the book) never became known beyond the borders of Zimbabwe. This is a thoroughly researched work obviously driven by the author's passion for the music. He shows a deep understanding of and respect for local culture which is rare amongst authors working on such topics. I loved the book but it's not for everyone. You have to share some of the author's passions to appreciate it.
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