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kwoodring

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In what ways does Thomas Mapfumo's life story narrative affirm the generalizations made in the beginning of the chapter about the characteristics of African music?
 
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The musical style of Makala is an adaptive resource for the BaAka people because
 
  a. the song lyrics provide detailed, technical information about successful hunting.
  b. the call-and-response relationship between lead singer and singing group models the relationship between leaders and followers in social and political life.
  c. the war-like mood of the music signals a warning to potential enemies to think twice before challenging the BaAka in battle.
  d. communal singing fosters cooperation among members of the encampment.


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amy.lauersdorf90

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Reply #1 on: Jul 25, 2018
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 In his youth, Mapfumo played rock music from Britain and the United States, which shows that Africa is not isolated, and that Africans play music which originated elsewhere.
 The Chimurenga style shows respect of tradition while also being dynamic and contemporary.
 The music has deep meaning that connects to important features of history and the present-day situation.

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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