Posted: April 24th, 2015

Angolan Music and the Westernized Transition

Angolan Music and the Westernized Transition

– Analytical or theoretical approach: Explore an issue such as appropriation, representation, authenticity, etc. as it relates to a Angola music culture. An examination of the relation between politics and music or between diasporic communities and their musics is also a possibility.

how Angolan music is shaped by the political history of Angola and its musical trends. Angolan music is described as a mix of Congolese, Portuguese, and Brazilian music, while Angolan music has also influenced the music of the other Lusophone countries.

authenticity of westernized Angola music. Describe what makes it more authentic or what makes it not authentic.