| Description |
vii, 184 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Expression of life -- The African musician -- The musical instruments: stringed instruments ; wind and air instruments ; keyboard instruments ; lithophone ; drums ; the human voice -- The music -- Selective discography -- Recent recordings -- DIstributors -- Notes |
| Summary |
"African music--its forms, musicians, instruments and its place in the life of the people. Profusely illustrated; excellent discography." -- From front cover |
| Notes |
Translation of Musique de l'Afrique |
| Bibliography |
"Selective discography, revised and updated by Richard Hill": pages 149-173 |
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"Recent recordings": pages 174-176 |
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Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Contact the AMC for rights information |
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Translation of: Musique de l'Afrique |
| Subject |
Music -- Africa -- History and criticism.
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Author |
Bennett, Josephine, Translator
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| LC no. |
74009348 |
| ISBN |
0882080504 paperback |
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1556521286 paperback |
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0882080512 |
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