Reggae, resistance and the state: Television and popular music in the Cote d'Ivoire

Journal/Book: Crit Stud Mass Commun. 1995; 12: 5105 Backlick Rd, Annandale, VA 22003. Speech Communication Assn. 438-454.

Abstract: This article attempts to integrate both macro and micro levels of analysis to the study of one aspect of modern African culture-the Ivoirien music made popular by state television in Cote d'Ivoire. The article examines the relationship between state television and the Ivoirien popular singer and how the latter struggles within that relationship. Particular attention is focused on Cote d'Ivoire's international singing star, Alpha Blondy. The article is based upon the author's field study Of Ivoirien television conducted from September 1987 to December 1989 for a period of 19 months, and extends to the present as events continue to alter the media terrain in that country.

Note: Article FM Land, Univ N Texas, Denton, TX 76203 USA

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