The Arts of African Popular Musics

media release: Africa Talks is a new monthly talk series purposefully launched by the African Studies Program at UW-Madison in collaboration with the African Center for Community Development, Inc to coincide with the 50^th Anniversary of Africa at Noon. This year, we want to celebrate 50 years of sharing scholarships on campus by reminding our community that the work we do must extend beyond the walls of the university. Advanced graduate student affiliates of the African Studies Program will present a one-hour talk to community members at the Community Relations office in UW South Madison Partnership (UWSMP). Read more about this partnership at Capital City Hues.

Popular music is not mere lyrics, rhythm, and beat. Our encounter with music is also an encounter with images. In this talk, we will examine how African popular musicians use images to assert themselves as the best in the game. 

Speaker’s Bio

Michael Oshindoro is a PhD candidate in African cultural studies at UW-Madison. He studies African visual arts and media including animation, comics, and special effects.