Invisible or ignored? : The status of indigenous South African instruments in the Venda Society

The author investigates four distinct indigenous African musical instruments played within the Venda culture. He considers how many African communities have similar practices of certain instruments, which are played in other African cultures with different approaches. The book highlights similar musical practices shared across many African countries, despite the diverse cultural settings.

Print book ISBN: 978-1-77615-155-4.   e-book ISBN: 978-1-77615-156-1

Softcover, 180pp. 

Contents

Preface   vi
1 Introduction: The musician, music and society    1
2 The importance of indigenous African music education     28
3 Dende instrument – A Venda male bow instrument    53
4 Tshitiringo instrument – A Venda bamboo flute    94
5 Lugube instrument – A Venda jaw harp instrument    127
6 Tshihwana instrument – A Venda female bow instrument    152
7 Conclusion    177
Bibliography   180