Africa (Garland Encyclopedia Of World Music, Volume 1)
SKU: DADAX0824060350
ISBN : 9780824060350
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Africa (Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 1)
Explores key themes in African music that have emerged in recent years-a subject usually neglected in country-by-country coverageemphasizes the contexts of musical performance-unlike studies that offer static interpretations isolated from other performing traditions presents the fresh insights and analyses of musicologists and anthropologists of diverse national origins-African, Asian, European, and AmericanCharts the flow and influence of music. The Encyclopedia also charts the musical interchanges that followed the movement of people and ideas across the continent, including: cross-regional musical influences throughout Africa * Islam and its effect on African music * spread of guitar music * Kru mariners of Liberia * Latin American influences on African music * musical interchanges in local contexts * crossovers between popular and traditional practices. Audio CD included. Also includes nine maps and 96 music examples.
Specification of Africa (Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 1)
GENERAL | |
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Binding | Library Binding |
Language | English |
Edition | 1 |
ISBN-10 | 0824060350 |
ISBN-13 | 9780824060350 |
Publisher | Routledge |
Publication Year | 1997 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Height | 9 inch. |
Length | 1.75 inch. |
Width | 11.5 inch. |
Weight | 5.04 pounds. |
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