World Music: The Basics

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Routledge, 2005 - Music - 404 pages

World Music: The Basics gives a concise introduction to popular musical styles found around the world. Organized alphabetically by region and then by country, it provides essential background information on the cultural and musical history of each area. Styles featured include:

  • Celtic

  • Dijeridou

  • Bossa Nova

  • Reggae

  • Bluegrass

Covering key artists and recordings and with guides to further listening, this is the perfect introduction for the student, scholar or general listener.

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About the author (2005)

Richard Nidel is a world-music enthusiast who booked leading acts into his New York-based club for many years. A lawyer by day, Nidel has written extensively on world music, as well as on his other passion, wine.

Bibliographic information

TitleWorld Music: The Basics
Basics (Routledge)
The Basics Series
AuthorRichard Nidel
Editionreprint
PublisherRoutledge, 2005
ISBN0415968011, 9780415968010
Length404 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Music / Ethnic
Music / General
Music / Genres & Styles / Folk & Traditional
Music / Genres & Styles / General
Music / History & Criticism
  
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