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Owen, Caleb E. |
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2018-07-25T21:25:57Z |
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2018-07-25T21:25:57Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2018-07-25 |
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http://hdl.handle.net/1794/23500 |
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107 pages. A thesis presented to the Department of History and the Clark Honors College of the University of Oregon in partial fulfillment of the requirements for degree of Bachelor of Arts, Spring 2010. |
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dc.description.abstract |
This thesis chronicles taarab, a popular genre of music, in Lamu and Matadoni,
two communities on the coast of Kenya. My thesis argues that taarab, despite growing as
popular and widespread in urban areas, developed as a localized tradition in Lamu and
Matadoni by emphasizing local styles and public performances where musicians would
play for little, if any money at all. This was different from the music’s success in urban
centers which often emphasized the marketing of cassettes and compact disks. Renowned
taarab musicians from these cities could earn money off of their music by performing for
extravagant rates. Taarab contributed to the local character of Lamu and Matadoni
through its lyrics which promoted evaluation of gender relationships, social problems
within the community, and challenged politicians. The thesis explores how the traditions
that made taarab distinct in these communities in the past are changing due to economic
problems that challenge musicians’ ability to dedicate time to play music recreationally in
addition to the impacts of globalization that have been impacting cultural practices in
Lamu and Matadoni. While local taarab in Lamu and Matadoni has had to adjust in order
to incorporate these changes, it still remains a popular form of entertainment for the
people of these communities. |
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dc.relation.ispartofseries |
University of Oregon theses, Dept. of History, Honors College, B.A., 2010;; |
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dc.rights |
Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0-US |
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dc.title |
It was Just for Fun: Taarab and the Construction of Community Identity in Two Kenyan Towns |
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dc.type |
Thesis / Dissertation |
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