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Summary
Poetry, Performance, and Art is the first transcribed and translated collection and study of the udje poetry of Nigeria's Urhobo people. Udje is and integrative performance of song and dance by specially costumed performers at annual festivals. Udje dance songs were used to establish and maintain social norms. In addition to being an important compilation and study of African indigenous poetry, this book profiles three of the greatest udje poets and performers. Ojaide also explores the history of udje, including its development and the modern factors threatening its survival.Poetry, Performance, and Art will be of great interest not only to students and scholars of African oral traditions, African literature, and African studies, but also to poets in general and scholars of comparative anthropology, cultural studies, folklore, literature, performance arts, and sociology.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments | ix | ||
Chapter 1 Introduction | 3 | (8) | |
Chapter 2 The Urhobo People | 11 | (4) | |
Chapter 3 The Origin of Udje Dance Songs | 15 | (4) | |
Chapter 4 Preparations for Udje Performance | 19 | (8) | |
Chapter 5 Principles of Provocation, Attack, and Counter-Attack | 27 | (14) | |
Chapter 6 Subjects and Themes of Udje Dance Songs | 41 | (10) | |
Chapter 7 Poetic Form and Techniques | 51 | (12) | |
Chapter 8 Three Udje Poems: A Discussion | 63 | (10) | |
Chapter 9 Udje Performance As Art | 73 | (4) | |
Chapter 10 The Traditional African Poet and Three Udje Poets | 77 | (10) | |
Chapter 11 Conclusion | 87 | (6) | |
Udje Dance Songs and Translations | 93 | (78) | |
Glossary of Urhobo Terms and Names | 171 | (2) | |
References and Works Cited | 173 | (2) | |
Index | 175 |
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