Hi Religion Unplugged readers, When Christian missionaries arrived in Africa in the 19th century, they began prohibiting the use of native instruments in churches. This was in some ways a detriment to African Christians, as their worship music carried predominantly Western influences and therefore was stilted and disconnected from cultural experience. But native instruments and influences are increasingly making their way back into African churches. In today’s top story, Zimbabwe-based contributor Cyril Zenda writes on churches that have incorporated native music and instruments into their worship throughout the past several decades—and how important it is to the sanctity of worship. A Joyful Sound: African Churches Reclaim Traditional Musical Instruments
When Western Christian missionaries arrived in Africa in the 19th century, they disallowed the use of native musical instruments in church, which they associated with demonic worship. But now, all these years later, the instruments are making a comeback in churches across the continent to the delight of millions. by Cyril Zenda Displaced Afghan Sikhs Search For Security Before Returning Home
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