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World Music: A Global Journey, Fifth Edition, explores the diversity of musical expression around the world, taking students across the globe to experience cultural traditions that challenge the ear, the mind, and the spirit. It surveys world music within a systematic study of the world’s major cultures, supported by a strong pedagogical framework. Providing historical and cultural overviews of the world’s seven continents, and fortified by in-depth studies of varied musical traditions, World Music: A Global Journey is known for its student-friendly approach and lively visits to “sites” that host musics of the world. The robust companion website with audio is ideal for online coursework.FEATURESEasy-to-follow proven chapter structure, organized by geographic region Listening Guides, detailed maps, and hundreds of colorful photos, with more than two dozen new imagesCoverage of an eclectic blend of world musics, including both popular and traditional music New “Inside Look” entries spotlight distinguished ethnomusicologists and musicians, such as Patricia Shehan-Campbell, Oleg Kruglyakov, Chan E. Park, Vivek Virani, and Mia Gormandy New “Musical Markers” feature that summarizes key musical elements of each audio example New site visiting Georgia, a new “Explore More” feature focused on Slovenian Polka, a new track for North Indian Raga with sitar, and much moreNew streamed music delivery! Hosted on the book’s dedicated website Audiobook—extra value! Presented by chapter on the book websiteUsed in classrooms around the globe, World Music: A Global Journey, Fifth Edition, is an internationally acclaimed and best-selling fundamental resource for students and instructors to begin their exploration of world music and culture.www.routledge.com/cw/miller

World Music: A Global Journey, Fifth Edition, explores the diversity of musical expression around the world, taking students across the globe to experience cultural traditions that challenge the ear, the mind, and the spirit. It surveys world music within a systematic study of the world’s major cultures, supported by a strong pedagogical framework. Providing historical and cultural overviews of the world’s seven continents, and fortified by in-depth studies of varied musical traditions, World Music: A Global Journey is known for its student-friendly approach and lively visits to “sites” that host musics of the world. The robust companion website with audio is ideal for online coursework.FEATURESEasy-to-follow proven chapter structure, organized by geographic region Listening Guides, detailed maps, and hundreds of colorful photos, with more than two dozen new imagesCoverage of an eclectic blend of world musics, including both popular and traditional music New “Inside Look” entries spotlight distinguished ethnomusicologists and musicians, such as Patricia Shehan-Campbell, Oleg Kruglyakov, Chan E. Park, Vivek Virani, and Mia Gormandy New “Musical Markers” feature that summarizes key musical elements of each audio example New site visiting Georgia, a new “Explore More” feature focused on Slovenian Polka, a new track for North Indian Raga with sitar, and much moreNew streamed music delivery! Hosted on the book’s dedicated website Audiobook—extra value! Presented by chapter on the book websiteUsed in classrooms around the globe, World Music: A Global Journey, Fifth Edition, is an internationally acclaimed and best-selling fundamental resource for students and instructors to begin their exploration of world music and culture.www.routledge.com/cw/miller

World Music CONCISE: A Global Journey, Second Edition, introduces students to the diversity of musical expression around the world, taking them across the globe to experience cultural traditions that challenge the ear, the mind, and the spirit. Based on the Fourth Edition, this Second CONCISE Edition serves as an introduction to the many and varied world music traditions. It stays rooted in a solid pedagogical framework and maintains the text’s familiar travel theme while condensing the number of "sites" from 70 to 44. These sites are carefully selected from the existing compilation so as to remain representative of all continents and regions.Features:An easy-to-follow and proven chapter structure, organized by geographic region Many Listening Guides, detailed maps, and hundreds of colorful photosCoverage of an eclectic blend of world musics, including popular music as well as traditional musicA two-CD set featuring hours of diverse music examplesNEW updates from the Fourth Edition carried over to the CONCISE, such as certain dance traditions, and kora and jaliNEW sites: Bali and KoreaNEW, dynamic companion website—unique to the Second CONCISE Edition—hosts interactive listening guides and assorted student and instructor resources pulled from the Fourth Edition website, making it a valuable tool for distance learning coursesWorld Music CONCISE: A Global Journey, Second Edition, provides students and instructors with a fundamental resource as they begin their exploration of world music and culture.PURCHASING OPTIONSPrint Paperback - book only: 9780815386087Print Hardback - book only: 9780815386070Print Paperback Pack - book and CD set: 9780815386094Audio CD - CD only: 9780815386100eBook Pack - eBook and mp3 file: 9781351176033**For eBook users, please email ebooksupplementaryrequests@tandf.co.uk with proof of purchase to obtain access to the mp3 audio compilation. An access code and instructions will be provided. (The mp3 audio compilation is not available for separate sale.)

World Music CONCISE: A Global Journey, Third Edition, explores the diversity of musical expression around the world, taking students across the globe to experience cultural traditions that challenge the ear, the mind, and the spirit. Based on the Fifth Edition of World Music: A Global Journey, this Third CONCISE Edition maintains the text’s familiar travel theme and strong pedagogical framework to serve as an introduction to the many and varied world music traditions, condensing the number of travel "sites" from 69 to 44. These sites are carefully selected from the existing compilation to be representative of all continents and regions.FeaturesEasy-to-follow chapter structure, organized by geographic regionListening Guides, detailed maps, and hundreds of colorful photosCoverage of an eclectic blend of world musics, including both popular and traditional musicA robust companion website with audio examples, flashcards, quizzes, and video links—ideal for online courseworkUsed in classrooms around the globe, World Music: A Global Journey is an internationally acclaimed and best-selling textbook with a student-friendly approach. This Third CONCISE Edition is a fundamental resource for exploring world music and culture.

World Music CONCISE: A Global Journey, Third Edition, explores the diversity of musical expression around the world, taking students across the globe to experience cultural traditions that challenge the ear, the mind, and the spirit. Based on the Fifth Edition of World Music: A Global Journey, this Third CONCISE Edition maintains the text’s familiar travel theme and strong pedagogical framework to serve as an introduction to the many and varied world music traditions, condensing the number of travel "sites" from 69 to 44. These sites are carefully selected from the existing compilation to be representative of all continents and regions.FeaturesEasy-to-follow chapter structure, organized by geographic regionListening Guides, detailed maps, and hundreds of colorful photosCoverage of an eclectic blend of world musics, including both popular and traditional musicA robust companion website with audio examples, flashcards, quizzes, and video links—ideal for online courseworkUsed in classrooms around the globe, World Music: A Global Journey is an internationally acclaimed and best-selling textbook with a student-friendly approach. This Third CONCISE Edition is a fundamental resource for exploring world music and culture.

Popular World Music, Third Edition introduces students to popular music genres and artists from around the world. Andrew Shahriari discusses international music styles familiar to most students—reggae, salsa, K-pop, and more—with a comprehensive listening-oriented introduction to mainstream musical culture emanating primarily from the United States. Each chapter focuses on specific music styles and their associated geographic origin, as well as well-known representative artists, such as Bob Marley, Carmen Miranda, ABBA, BTS, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo.The text assumes no prior musical knowledge and emphasizes listening as a pathway to learning about music and culture. The subject matter fulfills core general education requirements found in today's university curriculum. The salient musical and cultural features associated with each example are discussed in detail to increase appreciation of the music, its history, and meaning to its primary audience.NEW to this edition:Updates to content to reflect recent developments in resources and popular music trends.Contributing authors in additional areas, including Mongolian rock and K-pop.“Artist Spotlight” sections highlighting important artists, such as Johnny Cash, Gilberto Gil, Selena, Fela Kuti, and Tarkan.Updated “Questions to Consider” to prompt further discussion of each chapter.New Chapter Challenge sections to encourage experiential learning.Updated and additional website materials for students and instructors.

Popular World Music, Third Edition introduces students to popular music genres and artists from around the world. Andrew Shahriari discusses international music styles familiar to most students—reggae, salsa, K-pop, and more—with a comprehensive listening-oriented introduction to mainstream musical culture emanating primarily from the United States. Each chapter focuses on specific music styles and their associated geographic origin, as well as well-known representative artists, such as Bob Marley, Carmen Miranda, ABBA, BTS, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo.The text assumes no prior musical knowledge and emphasizes listening as a pathway to learning about music and culture. The subject matter fulfills core general education requirements found in today's university curriculum. The salient musical and cultural features associated with each example are discussed in detail to increase appreciation of the music, its history, and meaning to its primary audience.NEW to this edition:Updates to content to reflect recent developments in resources and popular music trends.Contributing authors in additional areas, including Mongolian rock and K-pop.“Artist Spotlight” sections highlighting important artists, such as Johnny Cash, Gilberto Gil, Selena, Fela Kuti, and Tarkan.Updated “Questions to Consider” to prompt further discussion of each chapter.New Chapter Challenge sections to encourage experiential learning.Updated and additional website materials for students and instructors.

Popular World Music, Second Edition introduces students to popular music genres and artists from around the world. Andrew Shahriari discusses international music styles familiar to most students—Reggae, Salsa, K-Pop, and more—with a comprehensive listening-oriented introduction to mainstream musical culture. Each chapter focuses on specific music styles and their associated geographic origin, as well as best-known representative artists, such as Bob Marley, Carmen Miranda, ABBA, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo.The text assumes no prior musical knowledge and emphasizes listening as a pathway to learning about music and culture. The subject matter fulfills core, general education requirements found today in the university curriculum. The salient musical and cultural features associated with each example are discussed in detail to increase appreciation of the music, its history, and meaning to its primary audience.NEW to this edition Updates to content to reflect recent developments in resources and popular music trends. Contributing authors in additional areas, including Folk Metal, Chinese Ethnic Minority Rock, and Trinidadian Steel Drum and Soca. "Artist Spotlight" sections highlighting important artists, such as Mary J. Blige, Bob Marley, Tito Puente, Enya, Umm Kulthum and more. "Ad-lib Afterthought" sections and "Questions to Consider" to prompt further discussion of each chapter. Lots of new photos! Updated and additional website materials for students and instructors.