Live from Dar Es Salaam: Popular Music and Tanzania's Music Economy

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When socialism collapsed in Tanzania, the government-controlled musicindustry gave way to a vibrant independent music scene. Alex Perullo explores theworld of the bands, music distributors, managers, and clubs that attest to thelively and creative music industry in Dar es Salaam. Perullo examines the formationof the city's music economy, considering the means of musical production, distribution, protection, broadcasting, and performance. He exposes both legal andillegal strategies for creating business opportunities employed by entrepreneurs whobattle government restrictions and give flight to their musical aspirations. This isa singular look at the complex music landscape in one of Africa's most dynamiccities.