Mission Statement

The key function of the Study Group is to promote, preserve, disseminate, and protect African musics and dances and all their aspects, functions, and geographical locations in Africa and around the world. This Study Group encourages studies of and advocacy for indigenous and traditional music and dance practices, as well as contemporary and evolving forms.

Executive Committee

• Susanne Fürniss, Chair (furniss@mnhn.fr)
• Rita Sunday-Kanu, Vice Chair (rita.sunday-kanu@uniport.edu.ng)
• Linda Cimardi, Secretary (linda.cimardi@gmail.com)

Any items of interest to members of the Study Group, including conference announcements, calls for abstracts, events, descriptions of research or publications, and similar newsworthy items, can be posted on the Facebook page of the Study Group on Traditions of African Music and Dance, found here.