by Robert Philip
Discover the history of music from its origins to the modern era with this comprehensive guide.
Music is a unique art form that can bring huge joy to people or bring up emotions of key life events. Author Robert Philip explores music, instruments and festivals from a Neanderthal's bone flute to the festivals like Glastonbury. Wherever you look through history human beings have always made and enjoyed music. Covering a wide range of music genres including Indian raga, medieval chant, jazz and K-pop. This book is a celebration of music and why it is treasured across the world. Readers will find out more about composers and musicians they are familiar with but also discover new ones to be added to next playlists.
Paperback
Book contains 320 pages
Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 3cm
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