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 Cambrian Ocean World by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book The Politics and Poetics of Black Film by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Space and Mobility in Palestine by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Muslim Families in Global Senegal by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Syria's Democratic Years by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Mastering the Flute with William Bennett by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Decomposition by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Alabama's Frontiers and the Rise of the Old South by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Petrarch by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Levinas and the Trauma of Responsibility by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Judaism, Liberalism, and Political Theology by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book New Voices in Arab Cinema by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Understanding Philanthropy by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Earth Works by Alex Perullo
Cover of the book Dance and the Music of J. S. Bach, Expanded Edition 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