Excursions in world music /
"Excursions in World Music is a comprehensive introductory textbook to the musics of the world, creating a panoramic experience for students by engaging the many cultures around the globe, and highlighting the sheer diversity to be experienced in the world of music. At the same time, the text i...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Routledge,
2021.
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| Edition: | Eighth edition. |
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| Summary: | "Excursions in World Music is a comprehensive introductory textbook to the musics of the world, creating a panoramic experience for students by engaging the many cultures around the globe, and highlighting the sheer diversity to be experienced in the world of music. At the same time, the text illustrates the often profound ways through which a deeper exploration of these many different communities can reveal overlaps, shared horizons, and common concerns in spite of, and because of, this very diversity. The new eighth edition features six brand new chapters, including chapters on Japan, Sub-Saharan Africa, China and Taiwan, Europe, Maritime Southeast Asia, and Indigenous Peoples. General updates have been made to other chapters, replacing visuals and updating charts/statistics"-- |
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| Physical Description: | xxiv, 483 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781138359369 113835936X 9781138359390 1138359394 |