Learning Wagogo (Nindo) Music: Pathway Through World Music Pedagogy

Abstract

In East Africa, Tanzania’s musical expressions are rich and varied, and typically a combination of music and dance. A description of Nindo, a multipart vocal music form of the central Tanzanian Wagogo community, is provided, and a tribute is offered to the legacy of an important village artist, Mchoya, of the musical form that is begin continued by his progeny. A learning pathway, following the dimensions of World Music Pedagogy, is outlined for experiencing Nindo, and resources and references are recommended for teachers to facilitate listening, viewing, singing and dancing, and developing intercultural understanding.