Traditional African & Oriental Music

In Traditional African & Oriental Music, Otto Karolyi offers a sweeping introduction to the music traditions of five continents — from Sub-Saharan Africa to the Islamic world, Indian subcontinent, China and the Far East — examining rhythm, melody, harmony, instruments, and social context of each region. The book “encourages the reader to explore rich and fascinating sounds and rhythms from around the world,” making it ideal for ethnomusicology students, world-music lovers, and cultural historians. As one reviewer puts it, Karolyi “offers…explanations [that are] comprehensive, yet lucid” and “makes sense of the Arabic maqam,” a rare clarity for Western readers.

AUTHOR: Otto Karolyi 
PUBLISHER: Penguin Music 
FORMAT: Paperback 
PAGES: 277 
RETAIL PRICE: $13.95 
CONDITION: Used-Good. Some shelf wear and discoloration along page edges. No pencil/pen markings.