West Africa - History, Culture & Music (Chapter)
This chapter contains the History, Culture, Music of West Africa, Art & Craftwork, Peoples of West Africa and Environment chapters from Lonely Planet's West Africa guidebook.
Few areas have such a diverse population and such a rich and famous artistic heritage as West Africa. It's also a fascinating study of traditional societies coping with the assaults of the modern world. This informative chapter provides a compelling glimpse into the region.
- tips on meeting locals
- the best of West African architecture
- food and drink menu decoder
- top 10 must-have West African albums
- handy history timeline
Coverage includes: History, Lifestyle, Sport, Multiculturalism, Media, Religion, Women in West Africa, Economy, Arts, Food & Drink, A Potted History Of West African Music, West African Instruments, West African Musical Styles, Masks, Textiles, Totems & Talismans, Figurative Sculpture, The Land, Wildlife, National Parks & Wildlife Reserves, Environmental Issues.
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