Two Case Studies Examining the Voyage of Jazz to Africa Abstract: Over the past century, American jazz recordings have transformed from the music of New Orleans to at least 13 unique sub-genres. Given the importance of West African music on the creation and development of jazz, one wonders what happened to African music when jazz – as a matured musical art form – returned to Africa. In Which Way do the Trade Winds Blow: Two Case Studies Examining the Voyage of Jazz to Africa, Rick McLaughlin explores the music of Fela Kuti and Mulatu Astatke. Click here to download Which Way do the Trade Winds Blow: Two Case Studies Examining the Voyage of Jazz to Africa Rick McLaughlin’s work has been heard all over the world. As a bandleader, sideman, and educator, he has been on stages with musical innovators …
