Here in a single paperback volume is a comprehensive set of essays covering all aspects of African music. This handbook provides an introduction to the continent and its many musical forms, including a history of scholarship in the region, a discussion of issues and process 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, ...
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Here in a single paperback volume is a comprehensive set of essays covering all aspects of African music. This handbook provides an introduction to the continent and its many musical forms, including a history of scholarship in the region, a discussion of issues and process 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 provide an invaluable resource for teachers, students and general readers interested in African music. Peter Cooke, UK; David B. Coplan; Jacqueline Cogdell DjeDje, University of California, Los Angeles, USA; Angela Impey, University of Natal, South Africa; John E. Kaemmer
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Good. Ex library paperback in plastic sleeve; usual stamps/markings. Published in 2000 by Garland Publishing Inc., New York. A good, clean copy c/w CD. Heavy book will ship overseas for extra postage. Ready for immediate despatch from UK. 34A*
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Very Good Condition. Text appears to be clean. Black marker on cover. creasing and curl to cover. Has minor shelf and corner wear. Binding is in very good condition. Comes with a CD. The Garland Encyclopedia Of World Music. Volume 1: Africa Size: 28 cm + 1 sound disc. 397 pp. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Indigenous Cultures; Music Africa History and criticism; ISBN: 0815334737. ISBN/EAN: 9780815334736. Dewey Code: 780/.96 21. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561002082.
