Kiba Poetry: Identity, Language, Culture, and Spirituality in Africa
David wa Maahlamela
Broschiertes Buch

Kiba Poetry: Identity, Language, Culture, and Spirituality in Africa

Sepedi Oral Poetry with reference to Kiba Traditional Dance of South Africa

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To reclaim that which is lost, or to guard that which is under threat, one has to, firstly know, evaluate and calculate its worth. Oral poetry, the highest and richest artform, is the heart of oral tradition in various parts of southern Africa. Treating it, most of the 'returning to self' type of studies turn to substitute literary merit with cultural or socio-political relevance as if the two on their own constitute strong literature. Described as "original", "gripping" and "masterful", Maahlamela's book explores Kiba poetry of South Africa, underpinning the intersection of oral tradition, li...