A Little History of Music
A Little History of Music A lively, engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the presentHuman beings have always made music. It is common to all cultures across the world. Music…
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A Little History of Music
A lively, engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the presentHuman beings have always made music. It is common to all cultures across the world. Music can move us and tell stories of faith, struggle, or love.
This is a truly global story. But how has it changed over the millennia?Robert Philip explores the extraordinary history of music in all its forms, from our earliest ancestors to today's mass-produced songs. Looking to Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and beyond, Philip reveals how musicians have been brought together by trade and migration and examines the vast impact of colonialism.
From Hildegard von Bingen and Clara Schumann to Bob Dylan and Aretha Franklin, great performers and composers have profoundly shaped music as we know it.Covering a remarkable range of genres, including medieval chant, classical opera, jazz, and hip