World Music: Africa, Europe and the Middle East
- ISBN-10
- 1858286352
- ISBN-13
- 9781858286358
- Series
- World Music
- Category
- Music
- Pages
- 762
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999
- Publisher
- Rough Guides
- Authors
- James McConnachie, Orla Duane
Description
Divided by region and subregion, this volume examines the indigenous music of different countries, its current status, major performers, and special instruments.
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