Igbo Christian music
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Igbo Christian Music (also referred to as Igbo gospel music) is an Igbo traditional musical genre written, performed, and sung to narrate or express Christian faith, values, or topics.[1] The genre is vibrant and spiritually uplifting. It combines Christian religious themes such as Praise, hymnals, worship, and other Christian themes with traditional Igbo musical/cultural versions or elements.[2][3] It reflects the fusion of faith, cultural identity, and musical expression within the Igbo Christian community.[4]
History
The History of Igbo Christian music can be traced to the 19th century when Christian missionaries would translate Christian hymnals into the Igbo language.[5] Some Igbo converts also composed their hymns in Igbo, using local tunes and rhythms.[6]
References
- ^ Ekwueme, Lazarus Nnanyelu (1973). "African Music in Christian Liturgy: The Igbo Experiment". African Music. 5 (3): 12–33. doi:10.21504/amj.v5i3.1655. ISSN 0065-4019. JSTOR 30249968.
- ^ Ekwueme, Lazarus Nnanyelu (1973). "African Music in Christian Liturgy: The Igbo Experiment". African Music. 5 (3): 12–33. doi:10.21504/amj.v5i3.1655. ISSN 0065-4019. JSTOR 30249968.
- ^ "The Facts About Igbo Gospel Music - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ^ "THE EFFICACY OF GOSPEL MUSIC IN THE UNITY CHURCH, NIGERIA. Udensi, Johnson Kalu - PDF Free Download". docplayer.net. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ^ Ekwueme, Lazarus Nnanyelu (1973). "African Music in Christian Liturgy: The Igbo Experiment". African Music. 5 (3): 12–33. doi:10.21504/amj.v5i3.1655. ISSN 0065-4019. JSTOR 30249968.
- ^ Achebe, Chinua (1996). Things Fall Apart. Heinemann. ISBN 978-0-435-90525-5.
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