During the twentieth century, the number of Christians in Africa grew from an estimated 4 million to more than 300 million. One of the forces that has propelled the church's remarkable growth is its liturgical music, which has been heavily influenced by indigenous musical traditions. This rewarding book takes readers "inside the music" for the first time. By examining the central role of indigenous music in promoting Christianity and in giving voice to local theologies, the authors seek to energize conversations between music, culture, and the church. Furthermore, they extract useful lessons for fostering faith communities around the globe.

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Information

Publisher

Baylor University Press

Year

2008

ISBN

9781602581715

Topic

Medios de comunicación y artes escénicas

Subtopic

Etnomusicología

Front cover
Half title, title, copyright, dedication
Contents
Illustrations
Preface
Acknowledgments
1: Beginnings: Music in the African Church
2: Music Culture: Euro-American Christianity
3: Music Culture: African Life
4: Encounters: What Happens to Music when People Meet
5: Church Music in the Life of African Christian Communities
6: Making and Managing Music in African Christian Life
7: Bible: Lex Canendi, Lex Credendi
8: Global Church: Lessons from Africa
Appendix
Notes
Bibliography
List of Contributors
Index
Glossary