The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music The Middle East |
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| Editor:
| Danielson, Virginia
Marcus, Scott
Reynolds, Dwight |
| Series title: | Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8240-6042-8 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2001 |
| Publisher: | Garland Publishing, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $705.00 |
Book Description:
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Expert writers present the major traditions of North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, together with personal accounts of performers, composers, teachers, and ceremonies. A special feature of this volume is the inclusion of dozens of brief snap-shot essays that offer "lifestories" of typical musicmakers and their art, as well as first-person descriptions of specific music performances and events. Also includes maps and music examples.
Expert writers present the major traditions of North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, together with personal accounts of performers, composers, teachers, and ceremonies. A special feature of this volume is the inclusion of dozens of brief snap-shot essays that offer "lifestories" of typical musicmakers and their art, as well as first-person descriptions of specific music performances and events. Also includes maps and music examples.