Abstract
Africa’s search for a new paradigm for sustainable development can only be complemented by the search for new musical paradigm that will change the way Africa notates and intones its musical performance. That search has made a study of the Ikorodo musical genre a compelling subject of research by this author. The study will expose new forms of notation, rhythm and dance that confirms the fact that it is difficult to notate the African music genre in accordance with Western system of notation. The pitches and staff difference in intonation is not easily translated. The rhythmic aspects of African music such as Ikorodo unite the music of various groups and areas into discernable rythm. Rhythm is made of patterns, similar patterns are found throughout Africa.
Highlights
In traditional Africa, music is an integral part of life and is linked with the world view of the society in which it is produced
The rhythmic aspects of African music unite the music of various groups and areas
Rhythm is made of patterns, similar patterns are found throughout Africa
Summary
In traditional Africa, music is an integral part of life and is linked with the world view of the society in which it is produced. The Ikorodo Orba in Udenu Local Government Area in the Igbo Nsukka cultural environment is musical, ceremonious and recreational. The Ikorodo Orba groups wear different forms of cloths with red cap and beads that signified titled men and with different types of costumes and sizes sculptured out of wood They go for federal, state or local exhibitions anytime and anywhere. According to Chief Jude Ossai (2007), Friday 7th Sept 2007 was like any other day to many people but to the indigenes of Enugu state, it was day set aside for the celebration of new yam festival; the performance took place at Michael Opkara square Enugu where Ikorodo Orba was invited for a competition. First to dance was the Ikorodo Orba cultural group from Udenu Local Government Area in Nsukka of Enugu North senatorial zone. It was a good and pleasant event for the people who had come to en-mass to watch the revival of their culture (Celebration, Chime, 2007)
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