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Adaptation of Traditional Music Idioms to Enhance Contemporary Music Styles: A Case of Selected Fusion Musicians in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)It is an assumed philosophy, that every musical idiom is, largely, defined by its cultural and sociological context. The use and function of traditional music world over has inherently been associated with audiences of ... -
The affective domain of music: factors affecting musical aesthetics among some Kenyatta University students
(2012-05-04)The purpose of the present study was to investigate which factors affect Music appreciation among Kenyatta University Students. A total of sixty respondents, aged between 17 and 25 years taken from the first year of ... -
African art songs in Nairobi: investigating musical idiomatic expressions in performance practice
(Kenyatta University, 2017-10)The purpose of this project was to investigate musical idiomatic expressions in the performance of African art songs in Nairobi. The interest of the study came up after a voice recital was presented, and a variety of African ... -
Afro-Classics from Kenya: a special case of the Luo: 1. Nyar Jodongo, 2. Orutu Overture.
(2012-05-08)The study aims at establishing various aspects of Western music that could merge with aspects of Luo music to objectively produce arrangements and compositions of Afro-classic works. Aspects of the two cultures were ... -
Art Music Contributions Inspired By Kenyan Folksong Repertoire: A Case of Innovation Drawn From Samia Children Songs
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)Today, influences such as globalization, urbanization and technology have led to fast-changing trends in music. Often, social occasions that were traditionally set apart with a view to learning and engaging with cultural ... -
Availability and use of teaching and learning resources for music education in Kenya: a survey of secondary schools in Nairobi province
(2012-04-20)This study investigated the availability and use of teaching and learning resources for music education in secondary schools within Nairobi province of Kenya. The study was necessitated by an urge to carry out an in ... -
Bukusu litungu music: an aalysis, arrangement and creative composition
(2012-02-01)The purpose of this study was to identify the fundamental characteristics of litungu music, arrange Bukusu litungu music and compose a creative work based on the litungu music idiom. Interviewing performers of litungu music ... -
Challenges Faced By Music Learners with Cerebral Palsy: A Case of Joy Town Secondary School for the Physically Impaired, Kiambu County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)This study was designed to investigate the challenges facing music learners with cerebral palsy (CP) in Joy Town Secondary School for the physically impaired in Kiambu County Kenya. It had been observed that interest in ... -
Compositional Strategies Dominating Zilizopendwa Choral Arrangements: Stylistic Analysis of Selected Works by Kenyan Composers towards Creative Output
(Kenyatta University, 2021)A musical style which later became popularly dubbed ‘Zilizopendwa’ has existed in Kenya since the 1950s yet its popularity among the 21st century generation of musicians and music lovers continues to grow, a phenomenon ... -
Compositional Strategies Dominating Zilizopendwa Choral Arrangements: Stylistic Analysis of Selected Works by Kenyan Composers towards Creative Output
(Kenyatta University, 2022)A musical style which later became popularly dubbed ‘Zilizopendwa’ has existed in Kenya since the 1950s yet its popularity among the 21st century generation of musicians and music lovers continues to grow, a phenomenon ... -
The contribution of hip hop to the construction of personal identities of South African female late adolescents
(Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2012)Identity construction is an integral task during late adolescence. In this study, I argue that hip hop music contributes to the process of identity construction among female late adolescents. The contexts that the female ... -
Dance step and movement: a study of the factors affecting step and movement of Kinze dance among the Akamba
(Kenyatta University, 1992)The purpose of this study was to investigate in depth the factors that affect music dance step and movement in Kinze dance. The emphasis was to single out these factors under three major areas, namely: The cultural, ... -
The development of a post secondary music training program for the entertainment sector
(2012-04-04)This study investigated the training programmes of 2 private music schools in Nairobi Province of Kenya and also personal information and training of practising musicians. The study sought to find out what training ... -
The Development of Kenyan Popular Guitar Music: A Study of Kiswahili Songs in Nairobi
(1998-01)The aim of this thesis is to explore the origins and development of Kenyan popular guitar music with a special study of Kiswahili songs in Nairobi. Chapter One represents the central issues that motivated the researcher ... -
Dichotomy of high piano student enrolment compared to low retention of proficient pianists of Wakiso and Kampala districts in Uganda
(2014)The study examined piano performance in Uganda, with specific reference to enrolment and retention of proficient pianists. The report makes the submission that regardless of the high student enrolment in various music ... -
The drum in the traditional music of the Amiiru
(2012-05-16)This study deals with the drum in the traditional music and dance of the Mííru People. The drum will be found in the border areas of Mííru but not in the interior of it. Border areas from about one third of the total ... -
Ethnic music in christian worship: a study of specific aspects of Akamba traditional music in the liturgy of the catholic church in Mwingi deanary
(2012-04-10)This study addresses the problem of enculturation and integration of Akamba traditional music into the liturgy of the Catholic Church. It tries to identify the specific aspects of Akamba traditional music that have been ... -
Expectations and perceived roles of the female musician among the Isukha
(2012-02-01)Studies carried out in various countries on music and gender portray women as people whose music making activists are dictated by their role and status in their various communities, among other factors. For example, women's ... -
Exploring Alternative Strategies for Teaching Music Theory and Aurals to the Hearing Impaired Learners in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020)Education for all (EFA) is a global commitment established in the year 2000.Vision 2030 also advocates for Education as an important pillar in development. The Government of Kenya has introduced free and compulsory Education. ... -
Factors affecting student performance of Aurial skills at KCSE in Nairobi secondary schools
(2012-02-24)This study investigated the factors affecting the performance of aural at K.C.S.E in Nairobi secondary schools. The study was undertaken because of the continuous poor performance in the aural paper. The study sought ...
