The Garland Handbook of African Music

The Garland Handbook of African Music

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"This is an important publication, ready for use by students, teachers, and researchers, and rich with reference value for all in the humanities."
-American Reference Books Annual, 2000



Book Description

Here in a single paperback volume is a comprehensive set of essays that explores all aspects of African music. This handbook provides an introduction to the continent and its many musical forms, including a discussion of issues and processes in the study of African music and a number of regional case studies covering North, West, East, Central, and Southern Africa. Popular music in this region is also a focus. Featuring a sixty-minute audio CD, a glossary, and guides to publications, recordings, and films and videos, this volume will serve as an invaluable resource for teachers, students, and general readers interested in African musics. Bibliography. Index. Audio CD

The Garland Handbook of African Music,RUTH M. STONE,Garland,0815334737,Africa,Africa - General,Ethnomusicology,History & Criticism - General,History and criticism,Music,Music History And Criticism +,World music,Folk music,Non-Western music: traditional & "classical"

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