World Music: A Global Journey

World Music: A Global Journey, Fifth 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. It　
surveys world music within a systematic study of the world's major cultures, supported by a strong pedagogical framework. Providing historical and cultural overviews of the regions discussed, and fortified by in-depth studies of varied musical traditions, World Music: A Global Journey is known for its student-friendly approach and lively visits to "sites" that host musics of the world.

FEATURES

• Easy-to-follow and proven chapter structure, organized by geographic region
• Listening Guides, detailed maps, and hundreds of colorful photos, with more than two dozen new images
• Coverage of an eclectic blend of world musics, including popular music as well as traditional music
• New "Inside Look" entries spotlight distinguished ethnomusicologists such as Patricia Shehan-Campbell, Oleg Kruglyakov, Chan Park, Vivek Virani, and Mia Gorman　
  
• New "Musical Markers" feature, summarizing key musical elements of each audio example
• New music site on Georgian Choral Singing, new music example featuring the sitar for Hindustani Raga from India and new "Explore More" essay focused on Slovenian Polka
• New streaming music delivery hosted by a dedicated book website
• New audiobook Extra value -- hosted on book website

Used in classrooms around the globe, World Music: A Global Journey, Fifth Edition, is an internationally acclaimed and best-selling fundamental resource for students and instructors to begin their exploration of world music and culture.