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African music : a people's art / Francis Bebey ; translated by Josephine Bennett.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bebey, Francis.
- Language:
- English
- French
- Subjects (All):
- Music--Africa--History and criticism.
- Music.
- World music--History and criticism.
- World music.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (193 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- Brooklyn, NY : Lawrence Hill Books ; Chicago, IL : Distributed by Independent Publishers Group, 1975.
- Summary:
- Engaging and enlightening, this guide explores African music's forms, musicians, instruments, and place in the life of the people. discography classified by country, theme, group, and instrument is also included.
- Contents:
- Copyright ; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; EXPRESSION OF LIFE; THE AFRICAN MUSICIAN; THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; Stringed Instruments; Wind and Air Instruments; Keyboard Instruments; Lithophones; Drums; The Human Voice; THE MUSIC; SELECTIVE DISCOGRAPHY; RECENT RECORDINGS; DISTRIBUTORS; NOTES
- Notes:
- Translation of Musique de l'Afrique.
- Includes discography: p. 149-176.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 1-61374-659-8
- OCLC:
- 823389848
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