Music in West Africa by Ruth M Stone
This book introduces the musical traditions of West Africa and discusses the diversity, motifs, and structure of West African music within the larger patterns of the region's culture. Drawing upon the author's extensive fieldwork, it explores how the music's complex rhythmic combinations in fast-paced patterns and quick, tightly orchestrated movements influence how West Africans understand themselves and their culture.Ruth Stone was born in Roanoke, Virginia, in 1915. The Bunting Fellowship, two Guggenheim Fellowships, the Delmore Schwartz Award, Shelley Memorial Award, National Book Critics Circle Award (for Ordinary Words), and the National Book Award are only a few of her many accolades. She currently resides in Vermont.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195145007 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195145003 |
| Title | Music in West Africa |
| Author | Ruth M Stone |
| Series | Global Music Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2004-06-10 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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