ARCHIVE OF AFRICAN ETHNOMUSICOLOGY (AAE)
The Centre for Advanced Studies of African Society (CASAS) has recognized the need to provide a platform for the publication of papers on serious African music, as a contribution towards strengthening our knowledge, collective memory and consolidating our contribution to the development and study of African music and global culture. In this endeavour, we have found it necessary to start a journal named Archive of African Ethnomusicology (AAE), which will consist of a continuous series of papers on African music, especially: indigenous African music; African court music; ritual music; religious music and composition/music theory. Below is the list of scholars currently on the Editorial Board of the Archive:
J H Kwabena Nketia (Emeritus Professor, University of Ghana)
Kofi Agawu (Princeton University)
Eric Akrofi (Walter Sisulu University)
Akin Euba (University of Pittsburgh)
Bode Omojola (Mount Holyoke College)
Jean Kidula (University of Georgia)
Zabana Kongo (University of Ghana)
Sylvia Nanyonga-Tamusuza (Makerere University)
Adepo Yapo (Ministry of Culture, Cote d’Ivoire)
Mogomme Masoga (Editor, Development of Southern Africa Journal)
AAE Music Composition Competition
In recognition of compositional skills, CASAS is instituting an award for chamber or orchestral music, based on traditional African musical themes. Compositions should include the piano or organ and at least 3/4/5 African musical instruments. The competition is open to all African composers, on the continent or in the Diaspora. The award for the winner would be R15000,00 and R7000,00 for the runner-up. All enquiries regarding this competition should be directed to:
The Manager
Archive of African Ethnomusicology (AAE)
Musical Competition
P.O. Box 359
Rondebosch, 7700
Cape Town, South Africa
Notes For Contributors
Submission of Papers
Papers should be sent to the Editor, AAE, The Centre for Advanced Studies of African Society (CASAS), P.O. Box 359, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa. Tel. +27-21-689-9217. Fax +27-21-685-0332. E-mail casas@casas.co.za
Authors should submit three copies of their paper, typed and doubled spaced on A4, retaining a fourth copy for their own use. Papers should be between 5000 and 8000 words in length and a word count must be provided. An abstract of not more than 100 words and four key words should also be included. A copy of the article in electronic form will be required if accepted for publication. The author’s name and address should be typed on a separate page at the beginning of the paper. Contributors should also send the Editor a paragraph of bio-data.
Papers accepted for review are evaluated anonymously by at least two referees. The final decision on publication rests with the Editor.
It is assumed that submitted articles have not been published elsewhere and that they are not under consideration for publication by other journals. The author should state whether s/he is publishing related articles elsewhere. Articles are considered for publication on the understanding that the author retains his/her copyright. Authors will be asked to sign a copyright agreement to this effect. All authors should agree to this assignment. For jointly authored papers the senior author may sign an agreement on behalf of the co-author, provided that he or she obtains their written consent for copyright assignment. Where copyright is not owned by the author(s), e.g. where an article was written by an author in the course of his/her employment, the form should be signed by the copyright holder’s authorized agent. The copyright assignment form and notes accompanying it will be sent to the author by the Editor when the paper is accepted for publication. If you would like to see a copy of the form and notes about assignment in advance please contact the Editor at The Centre for Advanced Studies of African Society. Requests for permission to reproduce any part of papers published in AAE should be addressed to the Editor.
Style
Notes should be numbered in the body of the text consecutively and presented as Endnotes at the end of the article. Such Endnotes should include, wherever relevant: the Name of the Author, Surname and First names or initials; the Title of the article/book; the Publisher; the Place of publication; the Year of publication; and the relevant Page(s).
Endnotes can also be made up of commentary or further explanations for the cited or numbered text.