Music and traditions of the Arabian Peninsula : Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar / Lisa Urkevich.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Urkevich, Lisa, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music--Arabian Peninsula--History and criticism.

Music.

Music--Social aspects--Arabian Peninsula--History.

Music--Social aspects.

History.

Arabian Peninsula--Social life and customs.

Arabian Peninsula.

Manners and customs.

Physical Description:

xiv, 356 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY ; Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2015.

Summary:

Music and Traditions of the Arabian Peninsula provides a pioneering overview of folk and traditional urban music, along with dance and rituals, of Saudi Arabia and the Upper Gulf States of Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. The nineteen chapters introduce variegated regions and subcultures and their rich and dynamic musical arts, many of which heretofore have been unknown beyond local communities. The book contains insightful descriptions of genres, instruments, poetry, and performance practices of the desert heartland (Najd), the Arabian/Persian Gulf shores, the great western cities including Makkah and Medinah, the southwestern mountains, and the hot Red Sea coast. Musical customs of distinctive groups such as Bedouin, seafarers, and regional women are explored. The book is packaged with an audio CD and almost 200 images including a full color photo essay, numerous music transcriptions, a glossary with over 400 specialized terms, and original Arabic script alongside key words to assist with further research. This book provides a much-needed introduction and organizational structure for the diverse and complex musical arts of the region. Book jacket.

Contents:

Bedouin arts

Bedouin women's music and dance

Ṭaggāgāt : female drumming bands

Ḥaḍar arts from the Najd : songs with drums

Ḥaḍar (Khammāri) arts in the upper gulf

Gulf wedding practices and songs

Incoming arts : African and Persian

Sea music traditions, and Ṣaūt

Hijazi folk traditions

Ṭāʹif and music

Art music of the Hijazi cities

Hijazi women and music making

Distinguished Hijazi artists

Introduction : southwestern Arabia

Asīr genres and traditions

Bīsha and Bāḥa arts

Jīzān music and dance

Musical aspect of Najrān.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780415888707

0415888700

9780415888721

0415888727

OCLC:

879329704