AFST 280I Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Bsc Young Boys, Lobaye, Kwassa Kwassa
13 Sep 2017
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Prompt on rap and ragga music in malawi. The origin and development of rap and ragga music in malawi was predominant among males, particularly the youth. It was very popular in urban towns for competitions such as. While females did not usually participate, there were a few; rather than rapping, the most common form to take part was through dance. This was a new, unique outlet for the younger generation to express themselves lyrically, against a pre-made track playing in the background. It brought together the people uniting them through an informal gathering among widespread styles of music like congolese kwasa kwasa, or also known as soukous, or even american rap, and rhythm and blues. One of the more well-known competitions took place in 2000 in the city of blantyre. Nine male groups competed with rap, exuding masculinity, as that was one of the most important qualities to show.
