Music Therapy in Traditional African Societies: Origin, Basis and Application in Nigeria

Music Therapy in Traditional African Societies: Origin, Basis and Application in Nigeria

The use of music in healing and healing rites in African traditional societies is as old as the origin of African Continent. This paper attempted a historical origin of this art, provides a theoretical basis for Music Therapy in Africa and concludes by specifically highlighting areas where the use o...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of human ecology (Delhi) 2006-09, Vol.20 (1), p.31-35
1. Verfasser: Aluede, Charles O.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Faith Healer
Healing
Health
Herbalist
History of music
Music Therapist
Music Therapy
Musical culture
Nigeria
Therapy
Traditional society
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Zusammenfassung:The use of music in healing and healing rites in African traditional societies is as old as the origin of African Continent. This paper attempted a historical origin of this art, provides a theoretical basis for Music Therapy in Africa and concludes by specifically highlighting areas where the use of Music Therapy has yielded fruitful results in Nigeria.
ISSN:0970-9274
DOI:10.1080/09709274.2006.11905898