Black Music of Two Worlds [Paperback]

John Storm Roberts (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0961445807 | ISBN-13: 978-0961445805 | Publication Date: June 1982

BLACK MUSIC OF TWO WORLDS defines the scope of world music studies, by exploring the impact that both African and European cultures had on music of the Americas.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Original Music (June 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0961445807
• ISBN-13: 978-0961445805
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,602,235 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Look at a Vast Wonderous World of Sounds., August 6, 2006

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This review is from: Black Music of Two Worlds: African, Caribbean, Latin, and African-American Traditions (Paperback)

This is essential reading for anyone seeking an introduction to and overview of the complex sonic wealth of musical forms from Africa and the African Diaspora.

It is a fine orientation from an intrepid Brit who has been seeking these wonders since the early 1950's.

It was hard enough to find recordings of compelling planetary noise for a kid in the 70's in provincial America.

Roberts was discovering it all in its homeworlds before I was born.

Roberts work helped me make sense of Merengue, High Life, Blues Shouters, Santeria Drummers and many other glistening things from the hearts and minds of Africa here and there.