Making Music in the Arab World The Culture and Artistry of Tarab |
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| Author:
| Racy, A. J. |
| Contribution by:
| Clancy-Smith, Julia A.
Gershoni, Israel
Owen, Roger
Sayigh, Yezid
Tripp, Charles
Tucker, Judith E. |
| Series title: | Cambridge Middle East Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-31685-9 |
| Publication Date: | May 2004 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $30.99 |
Book Description:
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A. J. Racy is well known as a scholar of ethnomusicology. In this pioneering book, he provides an intimate portrayal of the Arab musical experience. The focus is tarab, a multifaceted concept which refers to indigenous music and the ecstasy associated with it. This is the first book of its kind.
A. J. Racy is well known as a scholar of ethnomusicology. In this pioneering book, he provides an intimate portrayal of the Arab musical experience. The focus is tarab, a multifaceted concept which refers to indigenous music and the ecstasy associated with it. This is the first book of its kind.