IN THE TIME OF CANNIBALS IN JOHANNESBURG

Subtitle: Word Music of South Africa's Basotho Migrants Author: David Coplan Publisher: Witwatersrand University Press () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: As New Binding: Softcover Pages: 300 Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm +++ by David Coplan +++ The workers who migrate from Lesotho to the mines and cities of neighboring South Africa have developed a rich genre of sung oral poetry - word music - that provides a culturally reflexive and consciously artistic account of what it is to be a migrant. David Coplan discusses every aspect of the Basotho musical literature, taking into account historical conditions, political dynamics, and social forces as well as the styles, artistry, and occasions of performance.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.