The Dynamics and Role of Music from Anti-Apartheid Movements to Peace and Development in South Africa
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2020-03
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Addis Ababa University
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This study entitled “The Dynamics and Role of Music from Anti-Apartheid Movements to Peace and Development in South Africa” has the central aim of exploring how anti-Apartheid movements used music for creating awareness, society mobilization and propagating the voices of the society in different social and political settings for achieving independence and freedom in South Africa. Moreover, it also investigates some rousing thoughts regarding how music contributes to the advancement of South Africa by taking the historical and present encounters of the lyrical dynamics in music productions, showing its vital role in the country’s national unity, peace and reconciliation processes, and development.
Essentially the research endeavors detail explanation of social thoughts and political motivation in music at different periods, the inclusive engagement of various musical approaches and yields in the movement, the participation of musicians in different activities, and last but not least the all-over effect in the present music industry of South Africa.
The qualitative method in the descriptive approach is used to conduct this research. Even though there was scarce in data, documents and archives in the fields of African cultural studies, this study tries to accompany different sources, mostly on experiences of indigenous African music and other countries outside Africa, as possible as it finds in its body of literature. The utilization of various cultural inputs especially music in its struggle; South Africa benefited a lot for its success and driving its nation to freedom. Musicians from South Africa have upgraded not only their country but also the promotion of Africa’s view in the worldwide image. Advancing and improving the commitments of women artists paved the way to address and overcome gender-related issues in their country. The mindfulness in the governmental administrative authorities and other stakeholders generate a great effort in the music industry sector. Therefore, these experiences of South Africa give great importance for the Africans to use their music and other multicultural heritages in general for peace, unity, and development.
Key Words: Musical Struggle, Peace and Reconciliation, Music Industry, South Africa
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Musical Struggle, Peace and Reconciliation, Music Industry, South Africa