| Description |
A review of major theories of African rhythm, including those by Hornbostel, Jones, Arom, Locke, Kubik, Nzewi, and Anku. Each theory is considered from the point of view of its internal structure, the ethnographic data upon which it is based, the extent to which it incorporates indigenous preceptions, and the kinds of representational pressures exerted on the theorist by the academic culture for which s/he writes. An analytical paper on a repertory of your own choosing or a comparative critique of existing theories will be required. |