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Music author, bassist, and K-Pop stan Aaron Joy presents his series of music crossword puzzle books that look at the bands, albums and history, including famous and indie. This book includes some of the movers and shakers of the first two generations of...

This book has been written for beginner Oud students with no experience playing the Oud. The objective of the course is to acquire the basic techniques used to play the Oud and understand the characteristics of the maqam music system by studying the...

The Musical Guide For Singing And The Piano-Forte is a book published in 1845 by Cradock and Company. The book is designed to provide a comprehensive guide for those who are interested in learning how to sing and play the piano-forte. It is written in...

In the 1970s John Baily conducted extensive ethnomusicological research in Afghanistan, principally in the city of Herat but also in Kabul. Then, with Taraki's coup in 1978, came conflict, war, and the dispersal of many musicians to locations far and...

Desde los tambores africanos hasta los ritmos del jazz latino moderno, este libro explora la historia de la música en América Latina. El autor, un reconocido músico y experto en la cultura musical de la región, explica los diferentes ritmos, estilos y...

Dieses Buch ist eine Sammlung von hundert altportugiesischen Liedern, die ins Deutsche übersetzt wurden. Es bietet einen Einblick in die Musik und Kultur Portugals im 16. Jahrhundert und ist ein Schatz für Liebhaber alter Musik und Kultur.This work has...

This book is a comprehensive study of the music of Hindostan, or the Indian subcontinent. Written by musicologist A.H. Fox Strangways, it covers topics such as scales, modes, rhythms, and instruments. With detailed analysis and a wealth of examples, this...

Discover the traditional and lively folk-dances of Denmark with this comprehensive guide. Elizabeth Burchenal meticulously researched and documented seventy-three dances with detailed instructions, musical scores, and historical context. Whether you are...

Encounters with Jazz on Television in Cold War Era Portugal: 1954-1974 explores the relationship between jazz and television by investigating the experiences of performers and producers in one of the last European colonial states (Portugal) during a...

What is duende?The Art of Flamenco sees Jason Webster revisit the subject which inspired his first book: the mysterious yet essential power which lies at the heart of Spain's most iconic musical expression. Moved by the flamenco dance perfomances of...

This book is a collection of auspicious songs and chants from the Telugu region of India. It is an important part of Telugu culture and is often used in weddings and other ceremonies. The songs are intended to bring good luck and prosperity to those who...

Hip Hop Harem is the first book solely dedicated to female rap artists in the Middle East and North Africa region. Through the lens of hip hop feminism, Angela Williams seeks to express how the artists' work affects female audience members who relate to...

Le livre ""Etudes De Rythmique Et D'Esthetique: De La Cesure (1891)"" de Raoul De La Grasserie est une �����tude approfondie de la c�����sure en po�����sie. L'auteur explore les diff�����rentes fa�����ons dont la c�����sure peut ������tre utilis�����e...

Folk Songs is a collection of traditional English folk songs compiled and edited by John Williamson Palmer, first published in 1861. The book includes lyrics and sheet music for over 200 songs, many of which were passed down through generations of rural...

A.H. Fox Strangways provides a comprehensive overview of Indian classical music in this groundbreaking study, first published in 1914. Drawing on extensive research and a deep appreciation of the music, Strangways describes the various forms of...

Clarence Bernard Henry's book is a culmination of several years of field research on sacred and secular influences of àsé, the West African Yoruba concept that spread to Brazil and throughout the African Diaspora. Àsé is imagined as power and creative...

The first of its kind in English to explore the musical culture of China's Cultural Revolution, Listening to China's Cultural Revolution discusses the history, politics, and aesthetics of a full range of music and performances during this rich yet...

Chansons et Pasquilles Lilloises is a collection of popular songs and ballads from Lille, a city in northern France. Compiled by the local poet and songwriter Alexandre Desrousseaux, the book offers a unique insight into the lives and culture of the...

Embark on a musical journey through the British Isles with this delightful collection of folk songs arranged for all levels of musical ability. From the enchanting melodies of Scotland to the lively rhythms of Ireland, the Edinburgh Repository of Music...

Get your toes tapping with this lively collection of traditional dance music from all across Scotland. Perfect for budding pianists, the Dance Music of Scotland provides an inviting glimpse of Scottish culture and musical heritage.This work has been...

The book is very informative and focuses on the three phases of evolution of Compas Direct-Haiti's most popular music. Compas, created by the legendary Nemours Jean-Baptiste, has over some fifty years overcome the influences of other cultures especially...

The Singing Bird: Or Progressive Music Reader is a book written by William Batchelder Bradbury and published in 1852. The book is a collection of musical exercises and songs designed to teach music theory and vocal performance to beginners. The book is...

Ce livre rare et précieux présente une série de papiers et de notes sur la poésie et la musique arabes dans le Maghreb algérien, y compris la complainte arabe sur la rupture du barrage de Saint-Denis-du-Sig. Les éditeurs ont recueilli ces documents à la...

This tune book is a comprehensive collection of traditional Hindustani music, including classical, folk, and devotional genres. It features detailed descriptions of different musical forms and instruments, and provides guidance and notations to help...

George Frederick Abbott's groundbreaking collection of modern Greek songs, originally published in 1900, offers a unique glimpse into the soul of a people through their music. With poetic translations and insightful commentary, Abbott brings to life the...

This unique book offers a fascinating insight into the musical and poetic traditions of the Welsh bards. It includes a collection of relics that have been preserved through tradition and authentic manuscripts, along with variations for various...

This historic volume contains notated scores for dozens of lively Scottish folk dances, including reels, strathspeys, jigs, and minuets. Each piece is arranged for either violin/cello (with basso continuo) or harpsichord, making it a delightful source of...

Author of two books on Issac Albeniz, including Issac Albeniz: A Guide to Research (1998), Walter Aaron Clark has compiled thirteen essays that discuss the various aspects of Latin American music. The essays cover the social and political impact the...

This ten volume set is a comprehensive collection of Arabic music from the early Islamic period. It includes lyrics, sheet music, and accompanying historical commentary.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of...

Cette anthologie comprend une sélection de chants révolutionnaires écrits par Eugène Pottier, un poète et militant socialiste du XIXe siècle. Les chansons célèbrent les idéaux républicains de liberté, d'égalité et de fraternité et ont été populaires...

Immerse yourself in the rich musical traditions of the East and West with this stunning collection of songs. From romantic melodies to lively folk tunes, these pieces represent the best of both worlds. This book is a must-have for any lover of music and...

Is music removed from politics? To what ends, beneficent or malevolent, can music and musicians be put? In short, when human rights are grossly abused and politics turned to fascist demagoguery, can art and artists be innocent? These questions and their...

A study of how notions of place and race inform the identities and performances of musicians in contemporary CubaDerived from the nationalist writings of José Martí, the concept of Cubanidad (Cubanness) has always imagined a unified hybrid nation where...

Words and music, in both English and Welsh; this reprint is of the 1884 edition.

Esta obra es una de las más importantes del compositor español Manuel de Falla. El Amor Brujo es una obra de teatro musical que mezcla elementos de la música y de la danza españolas. Es una historia de amor y de pasión, que ha sido aclamada como una obra...

Annamayya Pada Sourabam is a collection of devotional songs composed by the 15th-century Indian saint Annamayya. In this first volume, Nedunuru Krishna Murthy provides a detailed analysis and commentary on each of the songs, as well as the historical...

This book is a collection of popular folk and society songs from the Franconia region of Germany. It features a range of songs that are well-loved by the people of the region, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional German music...

This book features a collection of traditional French songs, including lyrics and sheet music. Perfect for francophiles, musicians, or anyone interested in exploring French culture through its music.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

Global Beat FusionThe History of the Future of MusicWords & Pix by Derek BeresForeword by Ajay Naidu"Derek Beres is part reporter and part prophet standing in the middle of the eye of the World Music storm that is raining new musical genres on the Earth...

Based on the author's research in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and other urban areas in Vietnam, this study of contemporary Vietnamese popular music explores the ways globalization and free market economics have influenced the music and subcultures of...

What are the main music preferences of young people in Argentina? How do these preferences fit into Argentinean society, culture, and politics? The essays in this volume show how issues of religion, class, ethnicity, and gender are constructed and...

This book is a collection of songs from the Holy Land, featuring lyrics that capture the spirit of the region. From traditional folk tunes to contemporary pop, these songs offer a glimpse into the diverse musical traditions of this ancient and sacred...

Ces six chansons arabes en dialecte maghrébin sont un atout précieux pour tout musicien cherchant à élargir son répertoire musical. Les arrangements sont magnifiquement exécutés et chaque chanson est accompagnée d'une analyse des thèmes et des paroles...

Una colección de hermosas baladas españolas para disfrutar y cantar. Esta obra es una celebración de la rica tradición musical de España y su poesía lírica.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...