From jeliya to cha cha chaacute;; Shandong to sean noacute;s; and the Beatles and beleganjur to Bollywood and belly dance; the second edition of World Music: Traditions and Transformations takes students on an exciting global journey of musical and cultural discovery; exploration; and experience. Through clearly focused case studies of diverse musicultural traditions; Michael Bakan illustrates the transformative life of world musics from traditional folk; ritual; and classical genres to contemporary popular and art musics; jazz; and world beat. Integral connections between particular musics and their historical; cultural; and international contexts are consistently emphasized. The text also includes a globally inclusive introduction to core elements of music and culture that makes its unique and friendly approach accessible to music majors and non-majors alike.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Amazing bookBy ARNOLD FERNANDEZGreat reading for Beatles fans. Will buy the second hald (67-70) Great restrospective of how the songs evolved. Not a technical book on how the songs were recorded. but what inspired the songs0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Al GibThey are great!
