Publication

2009 - Routledge, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

78,000 words, Guess

Page Count

312 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2009010054
  • Goodreads7275216

Classifications

  • DDC781.62/9162
  • LCCML3654 .W56 2009

Alternate Titles

  • Irish traditional music

Description

Focus: Irish Traditional Music is an introduction to the instrumental and vocal traditions of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, as well as Irish music in the context of the Irish diaspora. Ireland's size relative to Britain or to the mainland of Europe is small, yet its impact on musical traditions beyond its shores has been significant, from the performance of jigs and reels in pub sessions as far-flung as Japan and Cape Town, to the worldwide phenomenon of Riverdance. Focus: Irish Traditional Music interweaves dance, film, language, history, and other interdisciplinary features of Ireland and its diaspora. The accompanying CD presents both traditional and contemporary sounds of Irish music at home and abroad [Publisher description].

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Focus on world music

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