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Author Urkevich, Lisa, author.

Title Music and traditions of the Arabian Peninsula : Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar / Lisa Urkevich
Published New York, NY ; Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2015

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Description 1 online resource
Contents pt. 1. The Najd and upper gulf region -- pt. 2. The Hijaz and southwest region
Summary Music and Traditions of the Arabian Peninsula provides a pioneering overview of folk and traditional urban music, along with dance and rituals, of Saudi Arabia and the Upper Gulf States of Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. The nineteen chapters introduce variegated regions and subcultures and their rich and dynamic musical arts, many of which heretofore have been unknown beyond local communities. The book contains insightful descriptions of genres, instruments, poetry, and performance practices of the desert heartland (Najd), the Arabian/Persian Gulf shores, the great western cities including Makkah and Medinah, the southwestern mountains, and the hot Red Sea coast. Musical customs of distinctive groups such as Bedouin, seafarers, and regional women are explored. The book is packaged with an audio CD and almost 200 images including a full color photo essay, numerous music transcriptions, a glossary with over 400 specialized terms, and original Arabic script alongside key words to assist with further research. This book provides a much-needed introduction and organizational structure for the diverse and complex musical arts of the region [Publisher description]
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Vendor-supplied metadata
Subject Music -- Arabian Peninsula -- History and criticism
Music -- Social aspects -- Arabian Peninsula -- History
MUSIC -- Genres & Styles -- Classical.
MUSIC -- Reference.
Manners and customs
Music
Music -- Social aspects
SUBJECT Arabian Peninsula -- Social life and customs
Subject Arabian Peninsula
Genre/Form Electronic books
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Form Electronic book
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