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Coplan, David B[ellin]:
In the Time of Cannibals.
The World Music of South Africa’s Basotho Migrants.
Chicago, Ill.: University of Chicago Press, 1994. 300 p.
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Coplan, David B[ellin] (ed.):
Lyrics of Basotho Migrants.
Translated by  Seakhi Santho.
University of Wisconsin-Madison: African Studies Program, 1995. 181 p.
ISBN 978-0-9426-1527-2

Moitse, Sindile Adelgisa:
The Ethnomusicology of the Basotho.
Roma: National University of Lesotho, Institute of Southern African Studies, 1994. 128 p.
ISBN 978-9991-13110-8

Phafoli, Lehlohonolo Samuel:
Analysis of the Language Techniques and Thematic Aspects of the Basotho Accordion Music.
Ph.D. University of the Free State (Bloemfontein), 2009. xi & 276 p.
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  • Coplan, David B[ellin]:
    In the Time of Cannibals.
    The World Music of South Africa’s Basotho Migrants.

    Chicago, Ill.: University of Chicago Press, 1994. 300 p.
    ISBN 0-226-11573-9 (cloth) 0-226-11574-7 (paper)

    CONTENTS

    Acknowledgments ix
    Preface xi
    Orthographic Note xxi

    Chapter 1
    “Hyenas Do Not Sleep Together”
    The Interpretation of Basotho Migrants’ Auriture 1

    Chapter 2
    “The Mouth of a Commoner Is Not Listened To”
    Power, Performance, and History 30

    Chapter 3
    “Greetings, Child of God!”
    Generations of Travelers and Their Songs 65

    Chapter 4
    “An Initiation Secret Is Not Told at Home”
    The Making of a Country Traveler 90

    Chapter 5
    “These Mine Compounds, I Have Long Worked Them”
    Auriture and Migrants’ Labors 118

    Chapter 6
    “I’d Rather Die in the Whiteman’s Land”
    The Traveling Women of Eloquence 150

    Chapter 7
    “My Heart Fights with My Understanding”
    Bar Women’s Auriture and Basotho Popular Culture 178

    Chapter 8
    “Eloquence Is Not Stuck on Like a Feather”
    Sesotho Aural Composition and Aesthetics 201

    Chapter 9
    “Laughter Is Greater than Death”
    Migrants’ Songs and the Meaning of Sesotho 242

    Appendix 1 263
    Appendix 2 270

    References 281
    Index 293

  • Phafoli, Lehlohonolo Samuel:
    Analysis of the Language Techniques and Thematic Aspects of the Basotho Accordion Music.
    Ph.D. University of the Free State (Bloemfontein), 2009. xi & 276 p.

    CONTENTS

    Abstract ii
    Opsomming ii
    Declaration iii
    Acknowledgements iv
    Abbreviations v
    Key words vi
    Table of contents vii

    Chapter 1
    Intrdoduction
    1.0 introduction 1
    1.1 Background 1
    1.2 Statement of the problem 4
    1.3 Purpose of the study 4
    1.4 Value of the research 5
    1.5 Definition of terms 6
    1.6 Scope of the study 8
    1.7 Literature review 9
      1.7.1 History of Southern African township music and 
               Basotho accordion music 10
      1.7.2 Basotho migrant labourer’s lifela/travellers’ songs 16
      1.7.3 Basotho music 18
    1.7.4 African music in general 18
    1.8 Methodology 19
      1.8.1 Research design 19
      1.8.2 Population 19
      1.8.3 Sample 19
      1.8.4 Sample procedure and sampling technique 19
      1.8.5 Data collection 21
      1.8.6 Collection of cassettes 21
      1.8.7 Interviews 22
      1.8.8 Observation 23
    1.9 Conclusion 24

    Chapter 2
    Theoretical framework
    2.0 Introduction 25
    2.1 Elements of functionalism 26
      2.1.1 Function 26
      2.1.2 Social system 27
      2.1.3 Social Structure 27
    2.2 Overview 28
      2.2.1 Function 28
      2.2.2 Interdependence 29
      2.2.3 Consensus 31
      2.2.4 Equilibrium31
      2.2.5 Evolutionary change 32
    2.3 Conclusion 33

    Chapter 3
    Historiography of Basotho accordion music
    3.0 Introduction 34
    3.1 The concept of Mosotho and Sesotho 34
      3.1.1 Examples of dynamic changes within the Basotho culture 37
    3.2 Overview of Basotho music in general 41
      3.2.1 Traditional music 42
      3.2.2 Acculturation in Lesotho 1980-2005 44
      3.2.3 Transformation within church services 45
      3.2.4 Gospel music 47
      3.2.5 Jazz music 48
      3.2.6 Choral music 49
    3.3 Origins of the Basotho accordion music 49
      3.3.1 Evolution of accordion music 1980-2005 53
        a) The beginning 1980-1985 53
        b) Military era 1986-1993 54
        c) Mokhehle era 1993-1998 54
        d) Mosisili era 1998-2005 55
      3.3.2 The status of the music 56
        a) Artists and their training 58
        b) Performance 60
        c) Naming of the albums 62
      3.3.3 Language usage 64
      3.3.4 Predominant themes of the accordion music 64
      3.3.5 Musical Instruments 65
      3.3.6 Recording 65
      3.3.7 Accordion music and its reception 67
      3.3.8 General views 68
        a) Appreciation of the lyrics in the music 68
          (i) Use of Sesotho as a mother tongue 68
          (ii) Employment of language techniques 69
          (iii) Manipulation of emotions 70
          (iv) Thematic aspects 71
        b) Appreciation of Personal identity 71
          (i) Eloquence 72
          (ii) Voice 73
          (iii) Dramatic performance 74
          (iv) Musical instruments 75
          (v) Social identification 76
    3.4 Conclusion 79

    Chapter 4
    Analysis of the language in accordion music
    4.0 Introduction 80
    4.1 Poetic nature of accordion music language 82
    4.2 Proverbs 89
      4.2.1 Application of proverbs 92
      4.2.2 Use of proverbs 96
        a) Proverbs used as titles of songs 97
        b) Proverbs with no fixed or rigid pattern 100
    4.3 Figures of speech 102
      4.3.1 Apostrophe 103
      4.3.2 Euphemism 108
      4.3.3 Hyperbole 113
      4.3.4 Imagery 120
      4.3.5 Metaphor 127
        a) Animal metaphors 128
          (i) Animal metaphors with positive attitude 129
          (ii) Animal metaphors with negative attitude 131
        b) Plant metaphors 134
        c) Bird metaphors 135
        d) Natural phenomena 137
      4.3.6 Repetition 140
        a) Repetition of chorus 142
        b) Repetition of letters or syllables 144
        c) Repetition of clauses and phrases 146
        d) Repetition of words 148
        e) Repetition of one idea in different words 150
      4.3.7 Simile 152
    4.4 Conclusion 157

    Chapter 5
    Thematic aspects of Basotho accordion music
    5.0 Introduction 159
    5.1 The social context of accordion music artist 159
    5.2 Analysis of thematic apsects 161
    5. 3 Social aspects 161
      5.3.0 Introduction 161
      5.3.1 Concept of self 162
        a) Birth 163
        b) Identification by clan 166
        c) Names places of origin 168
        d) Names of chiefs 171
        e) Nurture of the artist 174
        f) Marriage life 176
        g) Working experience in the Republic of South Africa 179
      5.3.2 Social trends common to accordion artists 182
        a) Advice 183
        b) Extramarital affair 186
        c) Dishonesty 189
        d) Death 191
        e) Portrayal of women 193
        f) HIV/AIDS 198
        g) Tribute to accordion artists 201
      5.3.3 Tradition and Change 203
    5.4 Economic aspects 207
      5.4.0 Introduction 207
      5.4.1 Background 207
      5.4.2 Poverty in Lesotho 210
        a) State of poverty 211
        b) Poverty alleviation 212
        c) Unemployment 214
      5.4.3 Exploitation by coordinators and recording companies 214
        a) Exploitation by coordinators 215
        b) Exploitation by recording companies 217
      5.4.4 Protest against chinese firms 220
    5.5 Political history 224
      5.5.0 Introduction 224
      5.5.1. Background 224
      5.5.2 Political Events of 1986 227
      5.5.3 Political Events of 1987 230
      5.5.4 Political Events of 1991 231
      5.5.5 Political Events of 1993 234
      5.5.6 Political Events of 1994 235
      5.5.7 Political Events of 1997 237
      5.5.8 Political Events of 1998 239
      5.5.9 Political Events of 2000 242
    5.6 Conclusion 244

    Chapter 6
    Conclusion
    6.1 Findings and other possible areas of research 246
      6.1.1 Findings 246
      6.1.2 Possible areas of further research 250
    6.2 Problems encountered 252
    6.3 Conclusion 253
    6.4 Recommendations 255
      6.4.1 Recommendations for artists 255
      6.4.2 Recommendations for artists 255

    Bibliography
    Books 257
    Journals 262
    Dissertations and thesis 262
    Unpublished papers 263
    Internet 263
    Newspapers, radio & television 264
    Artists’ songs and albums 266
    Reports 269
    Interviews 270
    Artists (Interviews) 270
    Coordinators (Interviews) 271
    Radio and television presenters (Interviews) 271
    Some members of the public (Interviews) 272
    Speeches 272

    Appendix
    Interview questions per group 274
    Artists 274
    Radio presenters 275
    Hawkers 275
    Audience 276

  • Mortaigne, Veronique:
    Cesaria Evora. La voix du Cap-Vert.
    Arles: Actes Sud, 1997. 203 p.

    ISBN 2-7427-1152-X 

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    Cesaria Evora. La voix du Cap-Vert.
    Arles: Actes Sud, 1997. 203 p.

    ISBN 2-7427-1152-X 

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  • Johnson, John William:
    ‘Heelloy’. Modern Poetry and Songs of the Somalis.
    London: HAAN Publishing, 1998. xxiii & 241 p.
    ISBN 978-1-874-20981-2

    CONTENTS

    Foreword to the first edition by B. W. Andrzejewski ix
    Foreword to the 1996 edition by Abdilahi Qarshi xi
    Preface to the first edition xv
    Preface to the 1996 edition xxiii

    1. Introduction
    The social context 1
    The Nature of Traditional Pastoralist Poetry 12
    The Historical Development of Modern Oral Poetry 17

    2. The Family of Miniature Genres
    The Nature of the Family of Miniature Genres 27
    The Poetry of the Miniature Family 32

    3. The emergence of the Belwo
    The Historical Background 49
    The Belwo is Born 53
    The Poetry of the Belwo 59

    4. The Heello: Period One
    The Metamorphosis: Belwo to Heello A 75
    The Modem Poem: Heello A to Heello B 82

    5. The Heello: Period Two
    The Historical Background 95
    The Poetry of the Second Period 103

    6. The Heello: Period Three
    The Historical Background 117
    The Poetry of the Third Period 146

    7. Characteristics of the Heello: All Periods
    Themes Common to All Periods 175
    Structural Characteristics and
    Development Common to All Periods 190
    The Impact of Media on Modern Poetry 208

    8. Conclusion
    The Inheritance of the Heello 215
    Forces Behind the Success and Development of Modern Poetry 216

  • Collins, [Edmund] John:
    Fela. Kalakuta Notes. 2nd edition
    Middletown, Conn.: Wesleyan University Press, 2015.  xii & 326 p.
    ISBN 978-0-8195-7539-5 (paper) 978-0-8195-7540-1 (ebook)

    CONTENTS

    Foreword by Banning Eyre ix
    Introduction 1

    Part 1 Early Days
    1 The Birth of Afrobeat 27
    2 Joe Mensah Remembers 41
    3 Fela in Ghana 49
    4 Stan Plange Remembers 29

    Part 2 Confrontation
    5 Kalakuta is Born 67
    6 “JB” Talks about Fela 73
    7 The Kalakuta Republic 81
    8 The Black President 114
    9 Amsterdam and After 125

    Part 3 Retrospect
    10 Mac Tontoh on Fela 139
    11 Frank Talk about Fela 152
    12 Obiba Plays It Again 165
    13 Smart Binete Sorts It Out 174
    14 Anku Checks Out the Beat 178
    15 Nana Danso Orchestrates 183
    16 Some Early Afro-Fusion Pioneers 197
    17 Interview with Fela 204
    18 Afterthoughts and Updates 209
    19. Felabrations at Home and Abroad 238

    Chronology 259
    Notes 269
    Selected Bibliography 281
    Discography 285
    Appendix A: “Shuffering and Shmiling” Score 303
    Index 309

  • Erlmann, Veit (ed.):
    Populäre Musik in Afrika.

    Veröffentlichungen des Museum für Völkerkunde.
    Neue Folge 53. Abteilung Musikethnologie VIII.
    Berlin: Museum für Völkerkunde, 1991. 312 pp. & 2 CDs.
    ISBN 3-88609-213-5

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  • Sweeney, Philip:
    Directory of World Music. A Guide to Performers and their Music.
    With Contributions from Peter Gabriel, Andy Kershaw, Giberto Gil [&] Manu Dibango.
    London: Virgin Books, 1991. 262 p.
    Section Africa 1-81
    ISBN 0-86369-378-4

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    AFRICA

    The North and West
    Introduction: Peter Gabriel 1
    Libya 3
    Tunisia 5
    Algeria 6
    Morocco 13
    Mauritania 16
    Senegal 17
    Mali 20
    Guinea 26
    Guinea-Bissau 29
    Cape Verde 29
    Sierra Leone 31
    Côte d’Ivoire 32
    Ghana 34
    Togo and Benin 36
    Nigeria 37

    Central Africa, The South and East
    Introduction: Manu Dibango 42
    Cameroon 44
    Zaire 49
    Congo 56
    Gabon 56
    Angola 57
    Zambia 58
    Mozambique 59
    Zimbabwe 60
    South Africa 65
    Madagascar 70
    Mauritius and Reunion 71
    Tanzania and Zanzibar 72
    Kenya 74
    Uganda 76
    Burundi 76
    Ethiopia 77
    Sudan 79

  • Lee, Hélène:
    Rockers d’Afrique. Stars et légendes du rock mandinque.
    Paris: Albin Michel, 1988. 223 pp.
    ISBN 2-226-03 139-1 

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