Musical Journeys in Sumatra

Musical Journeys in Sumatra
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Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Total Pages : 514
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ISBN-10 : 9780252036712
ISBN-13 : 0252036719
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Book Synopsis Musical Journeys in Sumatra by : Margaret Kartomi

Download or read book Musical Journeys in Sumatra written by Margaret Kartomi and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2012-06-15 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring unique photographs and original drawings from Kartomi's field observations of instruments and performances, Musical Journeys in Sumatra provides a comprehensive musical introduction to this neglected, very large island, with its hundreds of ethno-linguistic-musical groups. Kartomi is a professor of music at Monash University in Australia.


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