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The Creative Potential of African Art Music in Ghana – A Personal Testimony by J.H. Kwabena Nketia

The Creative Potential of African Art Music in Ghana: A Personal Testimony is a profound and reflective companion booklet to the ICAMD CD Recordings, authored by the legendary Emeritus Professor J.H. Kwabena Nketia, Ghana’s foremost composer and


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The Creative Potential of African Art Music in Ghana: A Personal Testimony is a profound and reflective companion booklet to the ICAMD CD Recordings, authored by the legendary Emeritus Professor J.H. Kwabena Nketia, Ghana’s foremost composer and ethnomusicologist. This booklet offers readers a personal insight into the life and creative journey of one of Africa’s greatest music scholars.
Dedicated to the memory of Professor Albert Mawere Opoku, the booklet recounts Nketia’s reflections on composing African art music, his inspiration, and his vision for African music's future. It captures personal observations, creative philosophies, and the interplay between traditional African music and contemporary composition.
Aimed at students, music lovers, artists, researchers, and the general public, this booklet does not seek to be a comprehensive history, but rather a personal testimony—a legacy document that complements his musical recordings and invites deeper exploration of African musical creativity.
Key Highlights
• A rare first-person narrative by Africa’s most respected composer and ethnomusicologist
• Explores the fusion of African traditions and modern composition
• Companion to the ICAMD CD Recordings of Nketia's musical works
• Inspires scholars and students to document and evolve African art music traditions
• Ideal for readers interested in ethnomusicology, African heritage, and cultural innovation



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TitleThe Creative Potential of African Art Music in Ghana: A Personal Testimony
AuthorJ. H. Kwabena Nketia
ISBN9964 70 350 3
Year Published2004
Pages53
FormatPaperback
Weight0.25 kg
AvailabilityAvailable on backorder
TagsAfrican Art Music, African Pianism, J.H. Kwabena Nketia, Music in Ghana, ICAMD CD Companion, Ethnomusicology, Ghana Music
CategoriesAfrican Authors, Ghana, Performing Arts, CDs & Music, Ethnomusicology, Musical Genres, Cultural Heritage
SKUBK6717



✍️ About the Author: J. H. Kwabena Nketia


Emeritus Professor J.H. Kwabena Nketia (1921–2019) was a world-renowned composer, ethnomusicologist, scholar, and cultural luminary. With over 200 publications and 80 musical compositions, he was widely regarded as the father of African art music. His pioneering work bridged traditional African rhythms and Western classical forms, creating a unique African musical identity that continues to influence generations.
He served as Director of the Institute of African Studies, Professor of Music at UCLA, and held visiting positions at Harvard, Michigan State, the University of Pittsburgh, and many more. He received numerous prestigious honors, including the Order of the Star of Ghana, the IMC-UNESCO Music Prize, and the Prince Claus Award.
Nketia’s life was dedicated to documenting, preserving, and advancing African music, and his influence lives on through his works, students, and scholarship.