Excursions in World Music (5th Edition) (Paperback) Bruno Nettl 2008 Paperback: 456 pages Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5 edition (July 22, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 0131887858 ISBN-13: 978-0131887855 Product Description Includes 3 CDs full of beautiful world music. This dynamic introductory book takes readers on a vivid exploration into the major musical cultures of the world by first presenting a lively vignette of a musical occasion, and then placing that occasion in the context of a general description of the society and musical culture. KEY TOPICS The book divides the world into ten major culture areas—and devotes a chapter to each, exploring the musical cultures of such fascinating lands as India, the Middle East, Indonesia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. The presentation features a synthetic treatment of musical life and ideas about music, musical style, music history, and musical instruments; briefly describes additional musical genres or contexts; and considers recent developments. For individuals interested in the music of the world.