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Informed by the functionalist perspective, the study analyzes the Basotho accordion music over the period 1980 2005. Of particular importance are the various themes addressed by the verbal text that comes up in the music. Specifically, the study analyzes the language used in the composition of the songs accompanying the Basotho accordion music; the rationale behind the use of such language. The study also looks at the status of the composers or artists of the music as well as the role of their music among Basotho; and last, it looks at the reception of the Basotho accordion music by Basotho.…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
Informed by the functionalist perspective, the study analyzes the Basotho accordion music over the period 1980 2005. Of particular importance are the various themes addressed by the verbal text that comes up in the music. Specifically, the study analyzes the language used in the composition of the songs accompanying the Basotho accordion music; the rationale behind the use of such language. The study also looks at the status of the composers or artists of the music as well as the role of their music among Basotho; and last, it looks at the reception of the Basotho accordion music by Basotho. The findings of the study on the issues investigated are that, Basotho accordion music promotes or helps in the aesthetics of the Sesotho language; that it is a reservoir of rich language. The recurring themes in the music range from social, political and economic issues. The music forges patriotism among Basotho by promoting customs, norms and values of the nation. The study concludes that Basotho accordion music is part of the oral traditional music of Basotho since it retains some features of oral traditional music.
Autorenporträt
El Dr. Lehlohonolo Phafoli es vicedecano y profesor titular en la Universidad Nacional de Lesotho. Tiene una licenciatura. ED de la Universidad Nacional de Lesotho. Obtuvo el B.A. Honores y Maestría en Lenguas y Literatura Africanas de la Universidad de Witwatersrand. Se inscribió para el doctorado en la Universidad de Free State y se graduó en 2010.