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How Nigeria's pioneering Lijadu Sisters changed music history.

Authors :
CONTEH, MANKAPPR
Source :
Rolling Stone. Jul/Aug2024, Issue 1389/1390, p104-133. 7p. 7 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The Lijadu Sisters, Taiwo and Kehinde, were influential Nigerian musicians who challenged gender norms and spoke out against the government during Nigeria's civil war. Despite their impact, they often did not receive proper recognition or compensation. Their music has recently experienced a resurgence of interest, and their albums are being reissued. Taiwo Lijadu, the surviving member, plans to continue making music and address the history of slavery in Africa. [Extracted from the article]

Subjects

Subjects :
*MUSIC history
*YOUNG adults

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0035791X
Issue :
1389/1390
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Rolling Stone
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
178058194