The Contemporary Influence in Batwa Music
The ancestral music heritage of the Batwa is continuously undergoing a rapid shift and decline in visibility
The ancestral music heritage of the Batwa is continuously undergoing a rapid shift and decline in visibility
Much as there are some efforts to maintain it, these effects are racing against time and several influences affecting their current context. On the other hand, there may be indications that a positive change is about to happen that might usher in a new sound from a young generation. It's at this point that researchers and ethnomusicologists need to pay attention to the gradual shift and support the community to keep their music heritage identify.