"Thought-provoking, informative and fresh, Bender's multi-faceted ethnomusicology of "taiko" promises to endure as the definitive scholarship on the topic for some time to come." -E. Taylor Atkins, author of "Blue Nippon" "Immensely readable, unique and thoughtful, "Taiko Boom" is a must-have for anyone interested in "taiko," and there are many--it's difficult to overstate the explosion in popularity"taiko" has experienced globally. Flashy and powerful, it's unlike any other music. Bender presents here the first thorough ...
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"Thought-provoking, informative and fresh, Bender's multi-faceted ethnomusicology of "taiko" promises to endure as the definitive scholarship on the topic for some time to come." -E. Taylor Atkins, author of "Blue Nippon" "Immensely readable, unique and thoughtful, "Taiko Boom" is a must-have for anyone interested in "taiko," and there are many--it's difficult to overstate the explosion in popularity"taiko" has experienced globally. Flashy and powerful, it's unlike any other music. Bender presents here the first thorough look at this art form in Japan, detailing the origins and meaning of this style." - Jennifer Milioto Matsue, Associate Professor of Music, Asian Studies and Anthropology at Union College
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 280 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Halftones, black & white, Maps. Asia: Local Studies / Global Themes, 23. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. With its thunderous sounds and dazzling choreography, Japanese taiko drumming has captivated audiences in Japan and across the world, making it one of the most successful performing arts to emerge from Japan in the past century. This book explores the origins of taiko in the early postwar period and its popularization over the following decades. Series: Asia: Local Studies/ Global Themes. Num Pages: 280 pages, 20 b/w photographs, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 380. Japanese Drumming in Place and Motion. Series: Asia: Local Studies/ Global Themes. 280 pages, illustrations. With its thunderous sounds and dazzling choreography, Japanese taiko drumming has captivated audiences in Japan and across the world, making it one of the most successful performing arts to emerge from Japan in the past century. This book explores the origins of taiko in the early postwar period and its popularization over the following decades. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JHMC. Dimension: 228 x 150 x 17. Weight: 380. 2012. 1st Edition. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 280 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Halftones, black & white, Maps. Asia: Local Studies / Global Themes, 23.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 280 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Halftones, black & white, Maps. Asia: Local Studies / Global Themes, 23. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
