The Garland Handbook of African Music (Garland Reference Library of the Humanities) - Softcover

9780815334736: The Garland Handbook of African Music (Garland Reference Library of the Humanities)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0815334737 ISBN 13: 9780815334736

Publisher: Routledge, 1999

Here in a single paperback volume is a comprehensive set of essays, written by the leading scholars in the field, that explores all aspects of African music. This handbook provides an introduction to the continent and its many musical forms, including a discussion of issues and processes in the study of African music and a number of regional case studies covering North, West, East, Central, and Southern Africa. Popular music in this region is also a focus. Featuring a sixty-minute audio CD, a glossary, and guides to publications, recordings, and films and videos, this volume will serve as an invaluable resource for teachers, students, and general readers interested in African musics.

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About the Author:

Ruth Stone is Associate Vice Provost for Research and Laura Boulton Professor in the Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology and the African Studies Program at Indiana University, Bloomington.

Review:

This is an important publication, ready for use by students, teachers, and researchers, and rich with reference value for all in the humanities.
–American Reference Books Annual, 2000

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