IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

International Journal of Education and Evaluation (IJEE )

E-ISSN 2489-0073
P-ISSN 2695-1940
VOL. 9 NO. 3 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijssmr.v8.no1.2022.pg32.40

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Abigbo Music of South East Nigeria and Its Socio-Cultural Implication in Educating Mbaise People

Uzoma Ige Janet Ph.D

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Abstract

To produce the baseline from which traditional music are performed and presented to showcase cultural heritage is a good organization with which all aspects of social events are processed and finally understood. The music of Abigbo contributes further understanding of the products and processes to Mbaise people and the generality of an Igbo man’s life; this is because it is seen simply as an element in the complexity of an individual learned behavior. The beauty of research lies in problem solving which will be appreciated by learners and stakeholders in later future of generation yet to come. The purpose for this study is to create awareness on cultural heritage and knowledge information about Abigbo music. To also provide the basis for problem solving strategies for transmitting important value aspect of the culture with reference to Mbaise musical tradition. Methodology. There are varieties of approaches to be employed in this study to elicit data and information that will help investigate about Abigbo music and its presentation. Using descriptive method is aimed at obtaining information on the spot assessment of music tradition of the people. Using this method is based on experience acquired; this study is an empirical one where practical performance is to be determined through observation and participation which will be derived by using physical senses. Contribution to practice and policy. The possibilities which lies here is in the researcher’s ability to ensure that all information collected will include a precise and comprehensive content of situations performed, recorded and documented for students and music lovers to use for future researches. One of the expected outcomes from this study will be only when we have agreed that investigating in peoples’ culture and their music is a critical input to the history of many societies in Nigeria towards keeping our cultural heritage come alive. Music is an important component of life of a given

keywords:

Traditional Music, Abigbo Music, Social Cultural, Education, Dance, Cultural Heritage.

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