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This paper traces the origin and the significance of Yoruba traditional music in Nigeria as well as its roles in popularising the cultural values and heritage of the Yoruba people at home and in the diaspora.
Yorùbá drumming : performance practice and the politics of identity -- Talking and stammering : toward an analysis of Yorùbá drumming -- Songs of the king's wives : gendered and social identities in Yorùbá vocal performance -- The aírégbé song tradition of Yorùbá female chiefs -- Yorùbá music in the Christian liturgy : notation ...
Since the 19th century, there were dozens of the genres of popular music contesting the rubric of traditional Yoruba culture. The 21st century witnessed the radical development of the much western-induced and influenced genres of music.
Yoruba music has been a key part of Nigerian pop culture for generations, and its influence is still felt today, especially in Afrobeats. What started with traditional folk songs and spiritual chants has transformed into a blend of global sounds and modern vibes, all while staying rooted in Yoruba culture.
Yoruba, one of the three largest ethnic groups of Nigeria, concentrated in the southwestern part of that country. Much smaller, scattered groups live in Benin and northern Togo. The Yoruba numbered more than 20 million at the turn of the 21st century.
Today, Yoruba music continues to evolve and adapt to modern influences while staying true to its traditional roots. Artists such as King Sunny Ade and Fela Kuti have blended Yoruba music with Western genres, such as jazz and funk, creating a fusion known as Afrobeat.
Jùjú, fùjì, àpàlà and sákárà music are among the popular genres of music that originated among the Yoruba people. How and when these forms of music emerged in the Nigerian music scene has remained a puzzle to historians.
Apala, originating from Ede, a city in Osun state, South Western Nigeria, is one of the earliest forms of Yoruba Popular Music developed by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Apala evolved from the fusion of traditional Yoruba music and Islamic practices.
History: Driven by nationalist ideals, 19th-century African composers began to develop an art-form that registered the dual experience of tradition and global modernity. A historical account of the emergence of Yorùbá art music will address factors that gave rise to a new canon in Nigeria.
Immerse yourself in the rhythmic world of traditional Yoruba music! In this video, we explore the rich cultural history behind Yoruba musical instruments lik...