Loading AI tools
Igbo Christian Music (also referred to as Igbo gospel music) is an Igbo traditional musical genre written, performed, and sung to narrate or express Christian faith, values, or topics.[1] The genre is vibrant and spiritually uplifting. It combines Christian religious themes such as Praise, hymnals, worship, and other Christian themes with traditional Igbo musical/cultural versions or elements.[2][3] It reflects the fusion of faith, cultural identity, and musical expression within the Igbo Christian community.[4]
| Igbo Christian music | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | 19th century Igbo Land |
| Other topics | |
The History of Igbo Christian music can be traced to the 19th century when Christian missionaries would translate Christian hymnals into the Igbo language.[5] Some Igbo converts also composed their hymns in Igbo, using local tunes and rhythms.[6]
Wikiwand in your browser!
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.
Every time you click a link to Wikipedia, Wiktionary or Wikiquote in your browser's search results, it will show the modern Wikiwand interface.
Wikiwand extension is a five stars, simple, with minimum permission required to keep your browsing private, safe and transparent.
