1st Edition

The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music The World's Music: General Perspectives and Reference Tools

Edited By Ruth M. Stone Copyright 2002
1034 Pages
by Routledge

1034 Pages
by Routledge

The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music is a ten-volume reference work, organized geographically by continent to represent the musics of the world in nine volumes. The tenth volume houses reference tools and descriptive information about the encyclopedia’s structure, criteria for inclusion and other information specific to the field of ethnomusicology. An award-winning reference, its... Read more
About The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Preface, Contributing Authors, Part 1: Ethnomusicologists at Work, Part 2: Resources and Research Tools, General Index

Biography

Ruth M. Stone

"This unique and thoroughly researched resource provides a dynamic and in depth perspective on world music... It strikes a balance between wonderful illustrations and comprehensive, scholarly entries. Each regional volume includes a CD sampler of that region's music. This source will have wide appeal to both the novice and expert." -- Dartmouth Medal