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MUS 892: Music of Africa

This guide includes resources for researching the music of Africa.

Getting Started

This research guide serves as an introduction to finding resources in MSU Libraries on music in Africa. Use the tabs on the side to navigate by resource type.

The resources found in this guide are not exhaustive. If you need assistance locating resources outside of what can be found in this guide, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Music Librarian, whose contact information is below the tabs on the left.

Online Reference Sources

Below you'll find a selected list of reference sources (encyclopedias, dictionaries, bibliographies, etc.) on music in Africa. Some are available online, while others are located in the Music Library. These are great to explore and get background information on topics of interest. There are others beyond what is listed here, so if you need assistance locating other reference sources on music in Africa, please get in touch with the Music Librarian.