World Music CONCISE

World Music CONCISE: A Global Journey, Third Edition, explores the diversity of musical expression around the world, taking students across the globe to experience cultural traditions that challenge the ear, the mind, and the spirit. Based on the Fifth Edition of World Music: A Global Journey, this Third CONCISE Edition maintains the texts familiar travel theme and strong pedagogical framework to serve as an introduction to the many and varied world music traditions, condensing the number of travel "sites" from 69 to 44. These sites are carefully selected from the existing compilation to be representative of all continents and regions.FeaturesEasy-to-follow chapter structure, organized by geographic regionListening Guides, detailed maps, and hundreds of colorful photosCoverage of an eclectic blend of world musics, including both popular and traditional musicA robust companion website with audio examples, flashcards, quizzes, and video linksideal for online courseworkUsed in classrooms around the globe, World Music: A Global Journey is an internationally acclaimed and best-selling textbook with a student-friendly approach. This Third CONCISE Edition is a fundamental resource for exploring world music and culture.