World Music: The Basics by Richard O Nidel

World Music: The Basics by Richard O Nidel

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World Music: The Basics is an introduction to the players, the music, and the styles that make world music one of the most exciting new musical genres.

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World Music: The Basics by Richard O Nidel

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.
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.
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ISBN 13 9780415968010
ISBN 10 0415968011
Title World Music: The Basics
Author Richard O Nidel
Series The Basics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2004-12-16
Number of pages 424
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.