Music and Pentecostalism: The Nigerian Experience (original) (raw)
2016, Review of Arts and Humanities
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Music has always been the cradle of religion; without which religion will not have full expression. From the bible days, it is discovered that Christian response to God's intervention and revelation has often been communicated through song. Today, among members of African Pentecostalism, songs play significant roles during social activities, such as wedding celebrations, naming ceremonies, anniversaries, birthday celebrations and SO on. Music, as a combination of both vocal and instrumentals, accord people the opportunity to express their emotions fully. However, works on the role of music in African Pentecostal churches in SouthWest , Nigeria, as it relates to liturgical activities, have not been given adequate attention. It is evident that music in the contemporary society is not static, but dynamic and always passing through different stages. Therefore, at this time of spiritual reawakening in the history of the church, the objective of this study is to gain insights into the role of music in the African Pentecostal churches. This paper adopted sociological underpinnings with a more descriptive and analytical perspective, particularly participant's observation on the role of music in African Pentecostal Churches in SouthWest , Nigeria.
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