This final volume of the Garland Encyclopedia of World Music includes first person field work case studies from different regions of the world, a general index to the entire ten volume series and all the bibliographies, discographies and videographies from the nine regional volumes. It is an essential reference that students, scholars and teachers will consult regularly.
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This unique and thoroughly researched resource provides a dynamic and in depth perspective on world music... It strikes a balance between wonderful illustrations and comprehensive, scholarly entries. Each regional volume includes a CD sampler of that region's music. This source will have wide appeal to both the novice and expert. -- Dartmouth Medal
The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music is as important a social and human message of respect and partnership as it is a contribution to our heritage and musical knowledge. -- Yehundi Menuhin
For those who want to explore the mystery of the music cultures of the world, The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music is a treat and a must have. -- Mickey Hart, Musician and Author
It is gratifying to find a serious and scholarly publication that tries to let everybody in. Opens new doors for the listeners of the twenty-first century. -- Bess Lomax Hawes, former Director of the Folk and Traditional Arts Program, The National Endowment for the Arts
Extraordinary... -- Library Journal
Lay aside the cliche that you can't judge a book by its cover, and place your bets on the single beautiful color photograph that captures the cultural mood of each Garland volume...Librarians take note: these books will get used...The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music is outstanding on all accounts. Every volume to date is a delight to explore; and as each in the series is issued, anticipation of the next increases. -- Victory Music Review
Learning about world music is a pleasure with this impressive series of books. -- Cover Magazine
The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music is as important a social and human message of respect and partnership as it is a contribution to our heritage and musical knowledge. -- Yehundi Menuhin
For those who want to explore the mystery of the music cultures of the world, The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music is a treat and a must have. -- Mickey Hart, Musician and Author
It is gratifying to find a serious and scholarly publication that tries to let everybody in. Opens new doors for the listeners of the twenty-first century. -- Bess Lomax Hawes, former Director of the Folk and Traditional Arts Program, The National Endowment for the Arts
Extraordinary... -- Library Journal
Lay aside the cliche that you can't judge a book by its cover, and place your bets on the single beautiful color photograph that captures the cultural mood of each Garland volume...Librarians take note: these books will get used...The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music is outstanding on all accounts. Every volume to date is a delight to explore; and as each in the series is issued, anticipation of the next increases. -- Victory Music Review
Learning about world music is a pleasure with this impressive series of books. -- Cover Magazine
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The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 1: Africa
872 pp 0824060350 * The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 2: South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean 1104 pp 0824049470 * The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 3: The United States and Canada 1390 pp 0824049446 * The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 4: Southeast Asia 1050 pp 0824060407 * The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 5: South Asia: The Indian Subcontinent 1104 pp 0824049462 * The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 6: The Middle East 1200 pp 0824060423 * The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 7: East Asia: China, Japan, and Korea 1192 pp 0824060415 * The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 8: Europe 1176 pp 0824060342 * The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 9: Australia and the Pacific Islands 1116 pp 0824060385 * The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 10: The World's Music: General Perspectives and Reference Tools 800 pp 0815310846
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