Problem-
A list of genre/style names is given below. Choose one of these and write an essay of 2000 words length that explores the history of the genre/tradition with reference to geographical locations of the people who currently perform music that could be described by that term. In particular, discuss the significant factors related to processes of migration, globalization, politics and/orcommoditization that have led to the current expression of that genre/tradition.
• Juju
• Highlife
• Qawwali
• Dangdut
• Nueva Cancion
• Rembetika
• Kwela
Use at least four sources that are either from published books, encyclopedias, or academic journals and ensure that you cite all of them at least once.
Additional information-
This problem related to Arts and it's an essay about various forms or genres of music. The specific genre chose here is Qawwali. Qawwali is a music form which has its roots in Persia and after entering in India; the form got fused with Indian classical music during the medieval time and developed into what is known as Qawwali. The solution explains this further in detail.
Word limit- 2000.