This volume presents the first direct look at the complex relationship between music and power across a range of musical genres and countries. Discourses of pow

What is it about the history, geographical position and cultures of the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia that has made music such a potent and powerfu

Ideal for students and general readers, this single-volume work serves as a ready-reference guide to pop culture in countries in North Africa and the Middle Eas

A Companion to the Anthropology of the Middle East presents a comprehensive overview of current trends and future directions in anthropological research and act

Throughout history and across the globe, governments have taken a strong hand in censoring music. Whether in the interests of "safeguarding" the moral and relig