Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-160) and index.
Contents:
Introduction. Music, health, and power -- Women's power. Gender, Islam, and health performance in The Gambia -- Singing Teriyaa. Life, death, and HIV-stigma -- "Let's insult the soldier's mother". Performative license and communication -- When money dances. Songs of health and wealth -- Stealing power. Embodiment and participation in kanyeleng performance -- "Touch the drum and they will come". Music, tradition, and communication -- Beginnings and endings.
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