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African Music (journal)

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History

The journal was established by Hugh Tracey in 1954, in the same year as the International Library of African Music. Tracey was the first editor-in-chief until his death in 1977. Publication was interrupted from 2000 until 2007. Since it was re-launched in 2007, the journal includes a collection of music performances and audio examples relating to articles published within the respective issues.

Editors-in-chief

The following persons are or have been editor-in-chief of the journal:

  • 1954–1977: Hugh Tracey
  • 1977–1999: Andrew Tracey
  • 2007–2016: Diane Thram
  • 2017–current: Lee Watkins

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