THE Sixth edition of Journal of New Poetry comes as a tribute to Africa's
lady of song, Miriam Makeba. A fitting dedication to the symbol of African womanhood whose talents had served to place
Africa and her music as foremost among its kind in the world. �The Makeba
Story� here is a
review of Mama Afrika�s own life story -- an arrangement which makes the
life and work of the late singer provide impetus for the study of the
poetic and visionary crafts of Africa's living and departed singers and
poets.
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This volume takes historical, sociological, literary, aesthetic perspectives on the evolution, practice and emergence of African poetry and music as mutually reliant and dependent creative media of art in society. It proposes that music should weave naturally, and most perceptibly, with the religious functions of art in a social communion that holds greater purpose for individual and communal well being. The focus on poetry and music recognises the significance of both artistic forms to contemporary African experience.
EMEZUE, GMT (Ed), Journal of New Poetry No. 6, IRCALC, 2009 226 p.
ISBN: 978-9-7836-0352-6
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