Yoruba Oral Tradition in Islamic Nigeria

This book traces D d k ds history and artistic vision and discusses its vibrancy as the most popular traditional Yoruba oral art form in Islamic Africa. Foregrounding the role of D d k d in Ilorin, and of Ilorin in D d k d the book covers the history, cultural identity, performance techniques, language, social life and relationship with Islam of the oral genre. The author examines D d k ds relationship with Islam and discusses how the D d k d singers, through their songs and performances, are able to accommodate Islam in ways that have ensured their continued survival as a traditional African genre in a predominantly Muslim community. This book will be of interest to scholars of traditional African culture, African art history, performance studies and Islam in Africa.