The Cultural and Artistic Legacy of Oliver Mtukudzi: Using Language for Social Justice

by Ezra Chitando

This book delves into a critical and comprehensive analysis of Mtukudzi's legacy, as an outstanding musician who anchored his music on cultural identity specifically through the artistic manipulation of language. As a cultural worker, his remit extended beyond performance. This raised his stature to the levels of such African music icons as Fela Kuti of Nigeria, Salif Keita of Mali and Miriam Makeba/Hugh Masekela of South Africa, all towering giants...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030971996
• ISBN13: 9783030971991
• Release Date: September 2022
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.3"