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“Drum Language and Literature” in The Palgrave Handbook of Oral Traditions

Authors: SOTUNSA Mobolanle

Publication Type: Chapters in Books

Journal: Palgrave Macmillan London

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The talking drum is globally known as an African unique cultural asset however, it is an icon of African culture not for its music-making capabilities but specifically for its producing speeches which are conveyed in diverse literary forms. This chapter explores the stylistic and aesthetic uniqueness which characterize drum language and literature in Africa. Using examples from various cultures across Africa, it discusses the principles of drum language and the stylistic attributes which characterize drum poetry. The chapter further notes that the potential resources of drum poetry as a unique African cultural asset have not been fully harnessed and exploited for the advancement of African cultures and civilization in contemporary times, it therefore explores ways in which drum literature can be further enhanced.

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SOTUNSA,M. . (2021). “Drum Language and Literature” in The Palgrave Handbook of Oral Traditions, 1 (), 281-281.

SOTUNSA,M. . "“Drum Language and Literature” in The Palgrave Handbook of Oral Traditions" 1, no (), (2021): 281-281.

SOTUNSA,M. and . (2021). “Drum Language and Literature” in The Palgrave Handbook of Oral Traditions, 1 (), pp281-281.

SOTUNSAM, . “Drum Language and Literature” in The Palgrave Handbook of Oral Traditions. 2021, 1 ():281-281.

SOTUNSA,Mobolanle , . "“Drum Language and Literature” in The Palgrave Handbook of Oral Traditions", 1 . (2021) : 281-281.

S.Mobolanle , "“Drum Language and Literature” in The Palgrave Handbook of Oral Traditions" vol.1, no., pp. 281-281, 2021.

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