The Role of Music in African Rituals and Ceremonies

This conference focuses on the significance of music in rites of passage, religious ceremonies, and community celebrations across Africa, highlighting how it strengthens social and spiritual bonds.

Preserving African Musical Traditions

This theme addresses the efforts to preserve traditional African musical forms in the face of globalization and Westernization. It often involves reflections on methods for transmitting musical knowledge, particularly through griots and other cultural bearers.