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The Life and Social Vision of Oliver Mtukudzi

The Life and Social Vision of Oliver Mtukudzi

Paperback

General Racism & Ethnic Studies

ISBN10: 9956003751
ISBN13: 9789956003754
Publisher: Langaa RPCID
Published: May 19 2025
Pages: 466
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

This compelling book offers a biographical and critical analysis of Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi (1953-2019), a towering music icon of Zimbabwe and Africa. Uniquely, Tuku achieved global recognition from his homeland, his music a powerful reflection on both local and universal human issues. Divided into four sections, the book traces the socio-cultural roots of his distinctive sound, exploring the influence of rural Dande and Highfield Township - often overlooked colonial-era spaces - on his artistic vision. It further examines his socio- cultural impact, revealing how his music preserved cultural memory, addressed socio- political injustices, and amplified marginalized voices. Finally, the book delves into Tuku's artistic virtuosity, demonstrating his fusion of Korekore sounds into a cosmopolitan style that engaged with transnational themes. Drawing on diverse scholarly perspectives, this accessible anthology is ideal for students and scholars across musicology, theatre arts, literature, history, social anthropology, media, cultural studies, and African studies.

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