World Music
Author | : Richard Nidel |
Publisher | : Theatre Arts Books |
Total Pages | : 404 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 0415968003 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780415968003 |
Rating | : 4/5 (003 Downloads) |
Download or read book World Music written by Richard Nidel and published by Theatre Arts Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World Music: The Basics gives a concise introduction to popular musical styles found around the world. Organized alphabetically by region and then by country, it provides essential background information on the cultural and musical history of each area. Styles featured include: Celtic Dijeridou Bossa Nova Reggae Bluegrass Covering key artists and recordings and with guides to further listening, this is the perfect introduction for the student, scholar or general listener.