Making music in the arab world: the culture and artistry of tarab
Auteur :
Racy, A. J.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521316859
Date de publication :
20 mai 2004
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,6 cm
Poids :
416 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
A. J. Racy is well known as a scholar of ethnomusicology. In this pioneering book, he provides an intimate portrayal of the Arab musical experience. The focus is tarab, a multifaceted concept which refers to indigenous music and the ecstasy associated with it. This is the first book of its kind.