Popular Musics of the Non-Western World: An Introductory Survey

by Peter Manuel

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Reflecting the growing interest in popular music from the developing world, this unique book is the first to examine all major non-Western urban music styles, from increasingly familiar genres like reggae and salsa, to the lesser-known regional styles of Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, non-Western Europe (Greece, Yugoslavia, Portugal), Asia, and the Near East. Manuel establishes parameters that distinguish popular music from...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0195063341

ISBN13:9780195063349

Release Date:October 1990

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Length:320 Pages

Weight:0.94 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography Chemistry Education & Reference Ethnic & International Ethnomusicology Music Musical Genres Organic Performing Arts Reference

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