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This book engages themes which few have had the courage to confront. Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 essentially focused on the traditional and folk music tradition of the Pedi society, examining its cultural heritage, acculturative effects, educational values and organizational patterns. Different views about formal and informal learning across the globe and how it affects music education is the concern of the second chapter. The last chapter discu...

The central argument of this book is that, 'to be musical does not necessarily mean that one should have certificate in music'. This succinct and insightful text provides an important introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of indigenous Pedi musical practice. It offers readers a clear foundation for understanding and a basis for developing knowledge and skills in informal learning of indigenous Pedi music. It is singled out by: ...

Up to now there has been no attempt by Biblical scholars to compare the book of Psalms in the Old Testament with Pedi psalm-like songs. This study aims to fill that gap in the research and so contribute to the development of the African cultural heritage - especially that of the Pedi culture, by using indigenous knowledge systems. The research commences with a descriptive analysis of the various genres within the Book of Psalms. Then follows a...

The purpose of this study has been to clarify the ritual use of music in Ancient Israelite and indigenous African religions. The function of music in the Bible, the relationship between music and religion, music and ritual, as well as the relationship between the living and the living dead has been investigated. Structurally, the study has been divided into four parts. The first part sets the problem formulation, proposes the solving of the pr...