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Inside arabic music : Arabic maqam performance and theory in the 20th century Middle East

Farraj, Johnny, author, Shumays, Sami Abu, author

Overview

Over its fifteen-century history, Arabic music has had a global resonance that followed the Islamic empire itself, across Europe to the west and into India to the east. By the mid-20th century, the music spread further through radio and musical cinema, and the West's fascination with Raqs Sharqi - or \"bellydance.\" Yet Arabic music remains widely misunderstood, in part because of the maqam - the music's unique and complex system of melodic modes. From deep inside the tradition, renowned performers Johnny Farraj and Sami Abu Shumays guide readers through maqam, and introduce the instruments, artists, rhythms, and forms of Arabic music. Their discussion of maqam and improvisation taps into linguistics, network theory, cognition, and music analysis to explore the relationships among music, culture, and human community. Drawing theory directly from practice, Inside Arabic music de-mystifies the music, and presents a comprehensive guide for beginner and expert alike.--Back cover.

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Subject: Music Middle East 20th century History and criticism. / Music theory Middle East. / Music Performance Middle East. / Maqهam.
• ISBN: 9780190658359, 9780190658366

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
ML330.5.F37 2019	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE