Written by an international team of experts, this is the first work of its kind to offer comprehensive coverage of folklore throughout the African continent. Over 350 entries provide in-depth examinations of individual African countries, ethnic groups, religious practices, artistic genres and numerous other concepts related to folklore. Featuring original field photographs, a comprehensive index, and thorough cross-references, African Folklore: An Encyclopedia is an indispensable resource for any library's folklore or African studies collection.
Key Features : * Over 300 cross-referenced entries written by more than 150 scholars, including over 60 international contributors * Seven regional surveys including maps locating major ethnic groups * Introduction and commentary on every African nation * Numerous entries on the African Diaspora, with special emphasis on African-American arts and religion * Original field photographs * A detailed filmography of documentary films on Africa * A catalog of the complete African holdings of the Archives of Traditional Music at Indiana University * Includes a survey of African folklore collections and African Studies Libraries in the USA and Africa, as well as a list of folklore PhDs at U.S. universities David Adu-Amankwah, Indiana University, USA; Kofi Agawu, Princeton University, USA; Kofi Agovi; Ali Jimale Ahmed, Queens College and the City University of New York Graduat