Muslim Rap, Halal Soaps, and Revolutionary Theater: Artistic Developments in the Muslim World

by Karin van Nieuwkerk

Book Overview

From "green" pop and "clean" cinema to halal songs, Islamic soaps, Muslim rap, Islamist fantasy serials, and Suficized music, the performing arts have become popular and potent avenues for Islamic piety movements, politically engaged Islamists, Islamic states, and moderate believers to propagate their religio-ethical beliefs. Muslim Rap, Halal Soaps, and Revolutionary Theater is the first book that explores this vital intersection between...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292747683
• ISBN13: 9780292747685
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 301 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"