Live from Dar Es Salaam: Popular Music and Tanzania's Music Economy

by Alex Perullo

Book Overview

When socialism collapsed in Tanzania, the government-controlled music industry gave way to a vibrant independent music scene. Alex Perullo explores the world of the bands, music distributors, managers, and clubs that attest to the lively and creative music industry in Dar es Salaam. Perullo examines the formation of the city's music economy, considering the means of musical production, distribution, protection, broadcasting, and performance. He...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253222923
• ISBN13: 9780253222923
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher