International Library of African Music
| International Library of African Music | |
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Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa | |
| Scope | African music |
| Established | 1954 |
| Other information | |
| Director | Dr Lee Watkins |
| Website | www |
The International Library of African Music (ILAM) is an organization dedicated to the preservation and study of
African music.[1] ILAM, as the largest repository of indigenous African music,[2] is particularly known for its study of the lamellophone mbira of Zimbabwe and Mozambique, as well as the Chopi people's Timbila, a variant of the marimba
from southern Mozambique.
kalimbas
on the wall, and a photo of Hugh Tracey.Publications and recordings
- Journal of the International Library of African Music albums are available for digital download at Smithsonian Folkways Recordings' website.[3]
- As part of the Open Access to research output and primary research materials, the journal African Music[4]in being made accessible freely online, with a two-year embargo on the latest issues.
History
ILAM was founded by
South African Department of Education.[5]
ILAM published the African Music Society Journal, now known as the
Grahamstown
in 1978.
Andrew Tracey served as director until 2005, after which Diane Thram served as the director.[6] The current director is Dr. Lee Watkins.
Notable collections
The following collections are available online:
See also
References
- ^ "About ILAM". The International Library of African Music (ILAM). Rhodes University. 15 July 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- ^ Allen, Siemon (29 June 2016). "Photographing at the International Library of African Music". The Con Magazine. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
- ^ "International Library of African Music (I.L.A.M.)". Smithsonian Folkways. Retrieved 2016-05-07.
- ^ "African Music: Journal of the International Library of African Music". Rhodes Digital Commons. Retrieved 2016-05-07.
- . Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- ^ Diane Thram, For Future Generations: Hugh Tracey and the International Library of African Music. International Library of African Music, 2010
- ^ "Hugh Tracey Broadcast Series". Rhodes Digital Commons. Retrieved 2016-05-07.
- ^ "Hugh Tracey Music of Africa Series". Rhodes Digital Commons. Retrieved 2016-05-07.
- ^ "ILAM Jaco Kruger Cassettes". Rhodes Digital Commons. Retrieved 2016-05-07.
External links
- Official website
- African Music: Journal of the International Library of African Music
- African Musical Instruments (AMI)
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