From ancient to contemporary times, music in the area known as Nigeria
has passed through different stages of transmutation. Primarily
transmitted through oral means has in the last century received
significant scholarly attention. Areas like folksong documentation,
ethno-organological studies, popular music studies and art music have
continued to feature in scholarly discourse. Societal dynamism allows
room for scholarly reassessment and evaluation of aspects of Nigerian
music; thus, reflecting change and continuity in the area. It is within
this cusp that this book looks at contemporary trajectories in Nigerian
music.
Contributors are Charles Aluede, Albert Oikelome, Yemi Akperi,
Oghenemudiakevwe Igbi, John Aideloje Abolagba, 'Femi Adedeji, Samuel
Ayodele Adegboyega, Emurobome Idolor, Opeyemi Adeyinka Asaolu, David
Bolaji, Margaret Efurhievwe, Bruno Ekewenu, Sunday Ofuani, Enoh Okafor,
Philo Igue Okpeki, Rotimi Peters Ologundudu, Edward Oluwagbemiga
Olusegun, Bode Omojola, Peace Onyenye, Precious Omuku, Udoka Ossaiga,
Akin Joseph Osunniyi, Isaac Udoh