Masters of the Sabar: Wolof Griot Percussionists of Senegal [With CD (Audio)]

by Patricia Tang

Tang examines the rich history and changing repertories of sabar drumming, including dance rhythms and bakks, and musical phrases derived from spoken words. Highlighting the virtuosity and musical skill of the percussionist, this work also considers the burgeoning popular music genre called mbalax.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592134203
• ISBN13: 9781592134205
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Temple University Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"