| ID | 119166 |
| Title Proper | Imma march' toward Ka'ba |
| Other Title Information | Islam in Swedish hip-hop |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ackfeldt, Anders |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The common history of Islam and the hip-hop culture can be traced back to the early expression of the culture. Since the early days of hip-hop, Muslims have used hip-hop to convey Islamic messages. Artists driven, in equal parts, by a strong personal belief in Islam and a love for hip-hop music have taken Islamic-themed hip-hop outside its country of birth, the U.S., and have made it into a matter of global concern. In an attempt to contribute to and, hopefully, complicate the picture of what has been called the transglobal hip-hop umma, this article explores how Swedish Muslims articulate their beliefs through hip-hop in Sweden. With examples from both the Swedish mainstream and the underground, it highlights hip-hop music with an Islamic engagement whose aim is to promote and perform what is understood as "Islamic values," such as ethics, peace, social responsibility, and a strong personal belief. |
| `In' analytical Note | Contemporary Islam Vol. 6, No.3; Oct 2012: p.283-296 |
| Journal Source | Contemporary Islam Vol. 6, No.3; Oct 2012: p.283-296 |
| Key Words | Islam ; Hip - Hop ; Rap ; Sweden ; Ethislamic |