| Series |
World music atlas. English ; v. 1
World music atlas ; v. 1. UNAUTHORIZED
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| Contents |
Preface / by Francesco Mizzau -- A brief account of African ethnohistory / by the editorial staff of "Nigrizia" -- The music of North Africa / Claudio Vedovati -- The music of sub-Saharan Africa / Leonardo D'Amico -- Vocal music / Serena Facci -- Musical instruments / Leonardo D'Amico -- Modern African music of the sub-Sahara / David Ryder -- The origin of the Baa drum -- The CD-audio series -- The CD-ROM. |
| Contents |
Titles of sound discs: v. 1 1. Voices of Africa -- v. 1. 2. Winds & strings of Africa -- v. 1. 3. Drums of Africa. |
| Abstract |
This book is an interactive musical atlas, a multimedia anthology of sound offering a sampling of the enormous and variegated musical traditions of Africa. The work is divided into five sections (ethnohistory, Folk Music, Musical instruments, Vocality, Modern African Music) and is addressed to enthusiasts of all musical genres: teachers, families, students and anyone who wants to adventure into the complex and fascinating world of African music and culture. Includes 5 hours of music listening. |
| Local note | Joyner-JOYNER MUSIC LIBRARY BOOK ACCOMPANIED BY SOFTWARE LOCATED AT CALL NUMBER: MusicLib SW-16 AND SOUND RECORDING LOCATED AT CALL NUMBER: MusicLib CD-4498. |
| General note | Series numbering from cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 92) and discography (pages 56-57). |
| Credits | Idea by Francesco Mizzau, Livio Giacomi, Matteo Silva; produced by Gianfranco Barbetta, Francesco Mizzau, Matteo Silva. |
| Technical details | System requirements for computer disc: IBM PC or compatible 486 33 Mhz (66 Mhz preferred); 8 Mb RAM; Windows 3.1 or Windows '95; hard disk with 4 MB free; graphic board SVGA 640x480 high color 16 bit mode; Microsoft compatible keyboard; Microsoft compatible mouse; Sound Blaster compatible audio board; CD-ROM drive double speed. |
| Other title | Voices of Africa. |
| Other title | Winds & strings of Africa. |
| Other title | Winds and strings of Africa. |
| Other title | Drums of Africa. |
| ISBN | 8887036063 |
| ISRC |
FFH#: 7251 |
| ISRC |
1731328P |
