This title draws on the author's extensive travels and three decades of study in many parts of the continent to compare and contrast a wealth of musical traditions from a range of cultures. It also features a selection of photographs and is accompanied by a compact disc of the a…
Examines the musical traditions of non-Western cultures and explains how each one is affected by the native philosophies, religions, and social structures.
People are stimulated and entertained by the fascinating sounds and rhythms of non-Western music yet they generally know little about its underlying principles. This detailed and hugely informative reference book examines the musical traditions of these very diverse cultures and…
The African Diaspora presents musical case studies from various regions of the African diaspora, including Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Europe, that engage with broader interdisciplinary discussions about race, gender, politics, nationalism, and music.
This volume presents musical case studies from various regions of the African diaspora, including Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, North America, and Europe, discussing their relation to race, gender, politics,andnationalism.
This volume presents musical case studies from various regions of the African diaspora, including Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, North America, and Europe, discussing their relation to race, gender, politics, and nationalism.
This volume presents musical case studies from various regions of the African diaspora, including Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, North America, and Europe, discussing their relation to race, gender, politics, and nationalism.