THE ENGAGEMENTS OF COMMUNITY MUSIC ARTISTIC CREATION IN ATIBA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OYO TOWN

Abstract

The engagements of community artists and their creative works have been subjected to several debates in the past decades, owing various glaring challenges as a result of globalisation and cultural changes, which are experienced in African community since the colonial era. This study focused on Atiba Local Government, Oyo State. Although, community music occurs in virtually all parts of Oyo State (Afijio, Oyo West and Oyo East), Atiba Local Government is known for community musicianship and itinerary musicians. This research work thereby examined the engagements of community music artistic creation in Atiba Local Government. The ultimate goal of this work is to explore the current relationship of artists with the environment, the influences they receive, and whether projects with similar content can sensitize listeners to environmental issues. The research design deployed qualitative research methodology. These involves observations, descriptive, interviews methods and library resources. The findings show that Community music create a sense of same identity, uniqueness and the idea of their music is based on justice, power, authority, equality with an openness to achieve a common goal.