About Us
Afro-beat Journal is a peer-refereed academic journal of the NY Afrobeat Festival (NYAF). It is devoted to the study of global African music, the performing and the visual arts. It will publish scholarly articles on the integration of music, dance and theatre, along with essays, poetry, fiction, photography, art, and reviews that address the full range of contemporary aesthetic representations. It will highlight the creative expression of musicians and artists in Africa and their interconnection with artists in the African Diaspora.
We invite scholars and practitioners to apply their insights and analysis to make a major contribution to the mediation of these artistic forms.
Call for Papers
We invite scholars and practitioners to submit papers for the first issue of Afro-Beat Journal on the theme, "What is Afro-Beat?"... Although we take inspiration from the creative genius of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, our initial query is to open the dialogue between the various musical genres and their performative aspects. We welcome contributions that focus on the mediation of these musics from Afro-pop worldwide to Hip Hop, as disseminated through various media such as radio, TV, cable or other forms of performance including live concerts, festivals, and theatre. We also welcome contributions from visual artists, writers, and poets that will enhance and expand our initial thematic focus. Select menu option SUBMISSIONS for more information.