Phineas Magwati
Biographic Data
| ID | 8006036 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Phineas Magwati |
| GIVEN NAMES | Phineas |
| FAMILY NAME | Magwati |
| SIGNATURE | MAGWATI P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Tshwane University of Technology |
| ORCID | 0009-0009-9352-6573 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Musical arts and the Karanga world-view
Music-making among Indigenous peoples (First Peoples or First Nations) is often framed by traditional identities and world-views that are unique to the people and have stood the test of time. The creation of music and dance arts among the Indigenous Karanga people of Zimbabwe is informed by epistemes that date back to pre-colonial times. In this article, we argue that despite the centrality of Indigenous world-views in the making of music, studie…
The (Un)popular Brass
This article examines the (un)popularity of brass bands in Zimbabwe, Switzerland, and Czechia from a comparative transnational perspective. Although shaped by distinct histories and cultural frameworks, brass bands in each country face declining participation and limited appeal among younger generations. In Zimbabwe, brass music is largely confined to military and church institutions and has failed to permeate the broader popular music scene. In …
Magagada leg rattles in Karanga jukwa dance performances
The use of magagada leg rattles in jukwa dance performances remains undervalued and underexplored in academic literature. Despite the regular use of magagada in rituals, as well as in spiritual and secular dance performances, scholars have often focused primarily on the percussive aspect of Karanga musical traditions, thereby neglecting the cultural significance and community belief systems associated with the instruments. This article explores t…
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Magagada leg rattles in Karanga jukwa dance performances
The use of magagada leg rattles in jukwa dance performances remains undervalued and underexplored in academic literature. Despite the regular use of magagada in rituals, as well as in spiritual and secular dance performances, scholars have often focused primarily on the percussive aspect of Karanga musical traditions, thereby neglecting the cultural significance and community belief systems associated with the instruments. This article explores t…
The (Un)popular Brass
This article examines the (un)popularity of brass bands in Zimbabwe, Switzerland, and Czechia from a comparative transnational perspective. Although shaped by distinct histories and cultural frameworks, brass bands in each country face declining participation and limited appeal among younger generations. In Zimbabwe, brass music is largely confined to military and church institutions and has failed to permeate the broader popular music scene. In …
Musical arts and the Karanga world-view
Music-making among Indigenous peoples (First Peoples or First Nations) is often framed by traditional identities and world-views that are unique to the people and have stood the test of time. The creation of music and dance arts among the Indigenous Karanga people of Zimbabwe is informed by epistemes that date back to pre-colonial times. In this article, we argue that despite the centrality of Indigenous world-views in the making of music, studie…
Diverse Musicological Studies (3 works) · Art (2 works) · Dance (2 works) · Music History and Culture (2 works) · Musical (2 works) · Visual arts (2 works) · Aesthetics (1 works) · African studies and sociopolitical issues (1 works) · Amateur (1 works) · Appeal (1 works)