Where Rivers and Mountains Sing

Where Rivers and Mountains Sing
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 328
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ISBN-10 : 9780253045034
ISBN-13 : 0253045037
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Book Synopsis Where Rivers and Mountains Sing by : Theodore Levin

Download or read book Where Rivers and Mountains Sing written by Theodore Levin and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2010-11-15 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theodore Levin takes readers on a journey through the rich sonic world of inner Asia, where the elemental energies of wind, water, and echo; the ubiquitous presence of birds and animals; and the legendary feats of heroes have inspired a remarkable art and technology of sound-making among nomadic pastoralists. As performers from Tuva and other parts of inner Asia have responded to the growing worldwide popularity of their music, Levin follows them to the West, detailing their efforts to nourish global connections while preserving the power and poignancy of their music traditions.


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