Poetry, Performance, and Art Udje Dance Songs of the Urhobo People

Name: Poetry, Performance, and Art Udje Dance Songs of the Urhobo People
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ISBN: 9780890892305

ISBN-10: 089089230X

ISBN-13: 9780890892305

Edition: 2003

Authors: Tanure Ojaide

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Poetry, Performance, and Art is the first transcribed and translated collection and study of the udje poetry of Nigeria's Urhobo people. Udje is and integrative performance of song and dance by specially costumed performers at annual festivals. Udje dance songs were used to establish and maintain social norms. In addition to being an important compilation and study of African indigenous poetry, this book profiles three of the greatest udje poets and performers. Ojaide also explores the history of udje, including its development and the modern factors threatening its survival. Poetry, Performance, and Art will be of great interest not only to students and scholars of African oral traditions,…

Book details

List price: $30.00
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Carolina Academic Press
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction


The Urhobo People


The Origin of Udje Dance Songs


Preparations for Udje Performance


Principles of Provocation, Attack, and Counter-Attack


Subjects and Themes of Udje Dance Songs


Poetic Form and Techniques


Three Udje Poems: A Discussion


Udje Performance As Art


The Traditional African Poet and Three Udje Poets


Conclusion


Udje Dance Songs and Translations


Glossary of Urhobo Terms and Names


References and Works Cited


Index