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Author:
Carver, Mandy.
Title:
Understanding African music / Mandy Carver ; edited by Diane Thram ; [CD compilation & sound engineer, Elijah Madiba].
Publisher:
International Library of African Music,
Copyright Date:
c2012
Description:
134 p. : ill. (some col.), map, music ; 30 cm. + 1 sound disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Subject:
Folk music--Africa--History and criticism.
Music--Africa--History and criticism.
Musicians--Africa--History and criticism.
Africa--Social life and customs.
Folk music.
Manners and customs.
Music
Musicians.
Africa.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Other Authors:
Thram, Diane Janell.
Madiba, Elijah.
International Library of African Music.
Notes:
"listencomposeplaylearn"--Cover. Accompanying disc includes 96 sound tracks, as well as 3 video clips (about 7 min.). Tracklist (p. 124-133) includes title, translation/notes, and language, ethnic group, country and date of recording, performers, and instruments; as well as the relevant page. Includes bibliographical references (p. 122-123) and index of tracks.
Contents:
Community, participation and relationships -- Movement -- Rhythm -- Melody -- Harmony -- Texture -- Timbre -- Form & structure -- The environment.
ISBN:
0620537019 (pbk.)
9780620537018 (pbk.)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)821039599
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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