AID agreement no. 674-0302-G-SS-0015-00 with Fuba Academy to develop a secondary school textbook on South African music

Fuba is a private performing arts high school for disadvantaged students in Johannesburg. The textbook will be the first of a series on black South African culture and history. The book will cover the history of black South African music with emphasis on traditional and choral music, the political roots and impact of 1950"s Afro-jazz, and the revival of traditional music forms and the growth of pop music since the 1960"s. Research will involve wide-ranging consultations with musicians, experts on curriculum development, and others. The grant does not cover publishing costs as it is expected that the textbook will be commercially viable.