Engaging and enlightening, this guide explores African music's forms, musicians, instruments, and place in the life of the people. A discography classified by country, theme, group, and instrument is also included.
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"Nearly every page of this book has a vivid photograph illustrating some phase of African musical life... Bebey has provided a number of practical aids to the music-lover who wishes to investigate African music: there is an excellent discography, arranged first by country, then by function (birth, initiation, etc) and then by types of instruments used." -- Choice. "Bebey writes engagingly and informatively about the wide variety of musical instruments scattered over Africa and the ingenuity and inventiveness of the musicians. Music is not simply a part of African life; it is African life." -- Manchester Union Leader.
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I bought this book for my son's drumming class. It was taught by the author. This hefty tome is revered as much as the teacher by his pupils. It has made a lasting impression on my son, who became a drummer because of this book and class. The class was attended at San Francisco City College some years back. My son swears it is worth every penny. I read some of it and it is packed with protein! The happiness this material has brought to our family is worth the read. Much happiness to you!African Music: A People's Art
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AUTHENTIC AFRICAN music-the traditional music of the black peoples of Africa-is little known abroad. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
musique des griots, transverse trumpets, initiation music, vie africaine, fiddle accompaniment, musique instrumentale, royal drums, musical bow, funeral dance, excellent recordings, satirical song, three drums, rhythmic accompaniment, court music, previous record, funeral music Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Ivory Coast, Upper Volta, Central African Republic, West Africa, Deza Sanza, First World Festival of Negro Arts, Lake Fundudzi New!
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AUTHENTIC AFRICAN music-the traditional music of the black peoples of Africa-is little known abroad. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
musique des griots, transverse trumpets, initiation music, vie africaine, fiddle accompaniment, musique instrumentale, royal drums, musical bow, funeral dance, excellent recordings, satirical song, three drums, rhythmic accompaniment, court music, previous record, funeral music Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Ivory Coast, Upper Volta, Central African Republic, West Africa, Deza Sanza, First World Festival of Negro Arts, Lake Fundudzi New!
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- African Music by UNESCO in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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