Live from Dar es Salaam

Popular Music and Tanzania's Music Economy

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Theory & Criticism, Ethnomusicology
Cover of the book Live from Dar es Salaam by Alex Perullo, Indiana University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Alex Perullo ISBN: 9780253001504
Publisher: Indiana University Press Publication: October 27, 2011
Imprint: Indiana University Press Language: English
Author: Alex Perullo
ISBN: 9780253001504
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Publication: October 27, 2011
Imprint: Indiana University Press
Language: English

When socialism collapsed in Tanzania, the government-controlled music industry gave way to a vibrant independent music scene. Alex Perullo explores the world of the bands, music distributors, managers, and clubs that attest to the lively and creative music industry in Dar es Salaam. Perullo examines the formation of the city’s music economy, considering the means of musical production, distribution, protection, broadcasting, and performance. He exposes both legal and illegal strategies for creating business opportunities employed by entrepreneurs who battle government restrictions and give flight to their musical aspirations. This is a singular look at the complex music landscape in one of Africa’s most dynamic cities.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

When socialism collapsed in Tanzania, the government-controlled music industry gave way to a vibrant independent music scene. Alex Perullo explores the world of the bands, music distributors, managers, and clubs that attest to the lively and creative music industry in Dar es Salaam. Perullo examines the formation of the city’s music economy, considering the means of musical production, distribution, protection, broadcasting, and performance. He exposes both legal and illegal strategies for creating business opportunities employed by entrepreneurs who battle government restrictions and give flight to their musical aspirations. This is a singular look at the complex music landscape in one of Africa’s most dynamic cities.

More books from Indiana University Press

Cover of the book Farm Labor Struggles in Zimbabwe by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Silver Screen, Hasidic Jews by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Global Mountain Regions by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book The Defiant Life of Vera Figner by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Translation and the Arts in Modern France by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Demonizing the Jews by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Material Vernaculars by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Turtles as Hopeful Monsters by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Meaning and Interpretation of Music in Cinema by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Globalizing Music Education by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Nomadic Text by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Varanoid Lizards of the World by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book African Appropriations by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book China's Brave New World by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Phenomenology in Anthropology by Alex Perullo
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy