A critical interpretation of essential Kiganda royal court songs that examines how the meanings of their lyrics enter into dynamic dialogue with contemporary national politics in Uganda.
A critical interpretation of essential Kiganda royal court songs that examines how the meanings of their lyrics enter into dynamic dialogue with contemporary national politics in Uganda.
Prologue: Songs, Stories, and Strategies Part I: Foundations 1. Political Landscape, Court Music, and Research Collaborators 2. Research Methods and Approaches to Lyrical Interpretation 3. A Multi-Epistemological Framework: Theoretical Discourses and Canons Part II: Songs about Political Engagement, Criticism, and Commentary 4. "The Handsome Catch a Slight Squint": False Praise 5. "Fair-Skinned": Flattery, Deceit, and Satire 6. "As He Plucked Them": Greed and Selfishness 7. "Householder": Mourning and Ridicule 8. "Federalism": Manipulation, Exploitation, and Reciprocity Part III: Songs about Leadership and Responsibility 9. "Unadvisable Kayemba": Advice and Caution 10. "He Has a Lot on His Mind": Deliberation and Animosity 11. "Gganga Had a Narrow Escape" or "They Chopped Off His Fingers": Punishment and Mercy Part IV: Songs about Loyalty and Duty 12. "I Would Have Given You a Large Haplochromis": Regret and Appreciation 13. "The Flutists' Legal Case": Lament and Uncertainty 14. "The Little Lion": Power and Selfishness 15. "The King Is a Lion": Reverence and Love Part V: Songs about Mutuality and Cooperation 16. "Mawanda Loves His Men" and "They Show Each Other Stumps": Love, Unity, and Reciprocity 17. "Baamunaanika Hill": Genuine Praise 18. "We Love the Supreme Man Exceedingly": Love and Respect Part VI: Songs about Conflict and Loss 19. "Ssematimba and Kikwabanga": War and Fate 20. "Poland": War and Imperialism 21. "The Battle of Nsinsi": Civil War 22. "Let Me Plod with a Stick Close to Kibuuka": Disagreement and Invocation 23. "The Pebble is Breaking Me": Mortality and Spirituality Author Interviews Works Cited Index
Prologue: Songs, Stories, and Strategies Part I: Foundations 1. Political Landscape, Court Music, and Research Collaborators 2. Research Methods and Approaches to Lyrical Interpretation 3. A Multi-Epistemological Framework: Theoretical Discourses and Canons Part II: Songs about Political Engagement, Criticism, and Commentary 4. "The Handsome Catch a Slight Squint": False Praise 5. "Fair-Skinned": Flattery, Deceit, and Satire 6. "As He Plucked Them": Greed and Selfishness 7. "Householder": Mourning and Ridicule 8. "Federalism": Manipulation, Exploitation, and Reciprocity Part III: Songs about Leadership and Responsibility 9. "Unadvisable Kayemba": Advice and Caution 10. "He Has a Lot on His Mind": Deliberation and Animosity 11. "Gganga Had a Narrow Escape" or "They Chopped Off His Fingers": Punishment and Mercy Part IV: Songs about Loyalty and Duty 12. "I Would Have Given You a Large Haplochromis": Regret and Appreciation 13. "The Flutists' Legal Case": Lament and Uncertainty 14. "The Little Lion": Power and Selfishness 15. "The King Is a Lion": Reverence and Love Part V: Songs about Mutuality and Cooperation 16. "Mawanda Loves His Men" and "They Show Each Other Stumps": Love, Unity, and Reciprocity 17. "Baamunaanika Hill": Genuine Praise 18. "We Love the Supreme Man Exceedingly": Love and Respect Part VI: Songs about Conflict and Loss 19. "Ssematimba and Kikwabanga": War and Fate 20. "Poland": War and Imperialism 21. "The Battle of Nsinsi": Civil War 22. "Let Me Plod with a Stick Close to Kibuuka": Disagreement and Invocation 23. "The Pebble is Breaking Me": Mortality and Spirituality Author Interviews Works Cited Index
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