November 30, 2025

Contesting Orthodoxy, Negotiating Liberalism: Sustenance of Music Traditions in Selected Muslim Communities in Nigeria

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Musical ethnography explores Islam's impact on local traditions in Nigeria, suggesting community resistance supports their sustenance.

Community members contest Islamic orthodoxy to preserve indigenous music traditions.
The article examines music traditions in Nigerian Muslim communities, highlighting the complexity of cultural interactions.
Intersecting identities result in unique approaches to negotiation between tradition and modernity.
The resilience of local music traditions may prompt broader discussions about cultural diversity and religious expression.

Emielu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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