The ÌYÁ ÌLÙ: YORÙBÁ MUSIC RESEARCH JOURNAL privileges studies conducted in line with the emic approach based on its inherent advantage in relation to historiography, musicology, epistemology, composition, performance, technology, education, and functionality for comparatively more correct interpretation and representation, which is believed to be achievable through the journal The Journal is published by the Yorùbá Music Research Forum on both hard and online versions to be indexed by reputable indexing bodies. The journal is the official voice of the Yorùbá experts that own the music.