Just finished reading through this journal produced by the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Chancellor College, University of Malawi. In this issue I found of special note the following articles: “It Takes an Initiation to Make a Yawo Chief” … Continue reading
We are pleased to make available an abstract from Amanda Lea Robinson who conducted research in Namwera, Malawi and Mandimba, Mozambique in 2009 to get insight into how the Yao tribe view their identities based on what country they live in. … Continue reading
Each year, the calendar of any Muslim Yao person just isn’t quite complete without with a few syalas to attend. According to this online music dictionary, a syala showcases “…Qur’anic recitation by two performers, teacher and student. Other Islamic traditions … Continue reading
We are proud to make available a 2005 Anthropology Today article from Dr. Alan Thorold entitled ‘The fundamental challenge, or, rehinging the pendulum’. (Anthropology Today 21(4): 1-2.) How should anthropologists deal with the challenge of fundamentalism? To the extent that … Continue reading
