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

    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 contributions are from top researchers around the world who were active in fieldwork and from key institutions with programs in ethnomusicology. GEWM has become a familiar acronym, and it remains highly revered for its scholarship, uncontested in being the sole encompassing reference work with a broad survey of world music. More than 9,000 pages, with musical illustrations, photographs and drawings, it is accompanied by 300+ audio examples.

    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