ix, 147 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : illustrations, maps, music ; 23 cm
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Bibliography
Discography: pages 138-139.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 134-137) and index.
Contents
Introduction -- About the authors -- The beginnings -- The roots -- Egbaland -- Witchcraft -- Music. Melody ; Blues ; The riff ; The falsetto break ; Harmony ; Call and response ; Rhythm -- Musical instruments -- African music today -- Jazz--U.S.A.. Jazz music ; Dance ; Classical music. Selected list of classical composers influenced by jazz ; Art ; Language ; Schools ; Mass markets -- Bibliography -- Recordings of African music -- African musical instruments -- Index.
