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World Music: The Basics gives a concise introduction to popular musical styles found around the world. Organized alphabetically by region and then by country, it provides essential background information on the cultural and musical history of each area. Styles featured include: Celtic Dijeridou Bossa Nova Reggae Bluegrass Covering key artists and recordings and with guides to further listening, this is the perfect introduction for the student, scholar or general listener.

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Highly recommended for all general reference and music collections. <br>-William G. Kenz, Minnesota State Univ. Lib., Moorhead, Library Journal <br>

Highly recommended for all general reference and music collections. -William G. Kenz, Minnesota State Univ. Lib., Moorhead, Library Journal

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Richard Nidel is a world-music enthusiast who booked leading acts into his New York-based club for many years. A lawyer by day, Nidel has written extensively on world music, as well as on his other passion, wine.

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