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Music, Nigeria and Nigerians
Music, Nigeria and Nigerians
A good thinker ever wondered how many of us have time to stop thinking about music as a wonderful connection with God, sometimes taking the place of prayer, when words have failed us. In fact the music knows no country, race or creed, but gives each according to his need.
Music is the best of all forms of art, and luckily the easiest to acquire. It's just the musician who can talk with everyone at once and be understood by all. Like all other societies, music is an essential part of Nigerian society. The Nigerians are therefore justifiably music addict. They make good music over the centuries have had a influence on the music genre and style of other around the world.
See how American popular music forms like the Blues, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Hip Hop or reggae and calypso in the Caribbean bear the stamp Battery distinctive that originated in Nigeria and elsewhere in West Africa. From India to Latinos and Brazil to Cuba, the pervasive influence of the drums in music is unmistakable. Almost no popular music in the world today that is not hot on the battery. But like all indigenous to Nigeria, the Nigerian music has had Several changes and trends, due to its responsiveness and dynamism.
All generations of Nigerians have had the music of his generation. Yesterday reigning music Today's oldies and contemporary music would surely be our old school for our children. Despite the various nationalities in the country have maintained their rhythms and melodies specific we call traditional music, much of the popular or commercial music in the country today is a fusion or combination of America, Western Europe, Caribbean and other world styles and Nigeria and other African beats. Nigerian musicians are understandably an integral part of the world of music.
Most young musicians in Nigeria today the brand of your type of music as Afro Hip Hop, which means that despite Western influences or foreign Nigerian and African beats remain the reference of his music. Although some of them simply imitate established American musicians, most of them justify their statement with his lyrics, rhythms and dance styles. If all other aspects of our lives have been altered by external pressures, there is no reason to expect our music to insulate themselves from foreign influences. In between, however, is the awareness that music is the most unique conservative culture.
Leave the task of preserving the Nigerian music in Nigeria in the market is like letting the mice in the custody of a cat. Technological and scientific benefits of music make it imperative for all concerned should give a boost to those who are putting themselves to preserve the element of Nigeria in our music.
Let's do it and be all proud of Nigeria. It preserves our culture and makes us who we are, what is "Nigerians." Our music is what we are and who represents "us" the outside world.
About the Author
Wifredo Lam Contemporary Art Center, Havana City, Cuba