Slobin, Mark

Folk Music: A Very Short Introduction

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ISBN 13:: 9780195395020
author:: Slobin, Mark
format:: Paperback
publisher:: OUP USA
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 160
Dimensions:: 17.27 x 1.27 x 11.18 centimetres
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Language Arts, Linguistics,
Condition:: New
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Folk Music: A Very Short Introduction by Mark Slobin offers a comprehensive and global perspective on this diverse musical genre. From Russian weddings to Uzbek dance tunes, Slobin explores folk music in every corner of the globe, highlighting its rich cultural significance. This introduction provides an in-depth look at three poignant songs from different regions - northern Afghanistan, Jewish Eastern Europe, and the Anglo-American world - with musical notation and lyrics included. The author also examines the current state of folk music, discussing new possibilities, frameworks, and challenges that shape its future. Suitable for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating subject, Folk Music: A Very Short Introduction is an engaging and informative read.

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