Guide readers through maqam, and introduce the instruments, artists, rhythms, and forms of Arabic music
"Over its fifteen-century history, Arabic music has had a global resonance that followed the Islamic empire itself, across Europe to the west and into India to the east. By the mid-20th century, the music spread further through radio and musical cinema, and the West's fascinatio…
Over its fifteen-century history, Arabic music has had a global resonance that followed the Islamic empire itself, across Europe to the west and into India to the east. By the mid-20th century, the music spread further through radio and musical cinema, and the West's fascination…
Inside Arabic Music is a comprehensive introduction to Arabic music, theory, and performance. Basing their work largely on oral traditions of performance practice, renowned musicians Johnny Farraj and Sami Abu Shumays cover melodic and percussion instruments, vocal and instrumen…
Over its fifteen-century history, Arabic music has had a global resonance that followed the Islamic empire itself, across Europe to the west and into India to the east. By the mid-20th century, the music spread further through radio and musical cinema, and the West's fascination…