When socialism collapsed in Tanzania in 1994, the government-controlled music industry gave way to a vibrant independent music scene....... more
When socialism collapsed in
Tanzania in 1994, the government-controlled
music industry gave way to a vibrant independent
music scene. Alex Perullo explores the world of the bands,
music distributors, managers, and clubs that attest to the lively and creative
music industry in Dar es Salaam. Perullo examines the formation of the city's
music economy, considering the means of musical production, distribution, protection, broadcasting, and performance. He exposes both legal and illegal strategies for creating business opportunities employed by entrepreneurs who battle government restrictions and give flight to their musical aspirations. This is a singular look at the complex
music landscape in one of Africa's most dynamic cities.
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