Audio Examples, About The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Preface, Part 1: Introduction to African Music, Part 2: Issues and Processes in African Music, Part 3: Regional Case Studies, Glossary, A Guide to Publications on African Music, A Guide to Recordings of African Music, A Guide to Films and Videos, Notes on the Audio Examples, Index
Ruth M. Stone
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