Papago Music (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163434291)

Papago Music is a book written by Frances Densmore, an American ethnomusicologist, that explores the traditional music of the Papago people, a Native American tribe from the southwestern United States. The book is a comprehensive study of Papago music, including songs, dances, and musical instruments. Densmore conducted extensive fieldwork among the Papago people in the early 20th century, recording and transcribing their music and documenting its cultural significance. The book includes detailed descriptions of Papago musical traditions, as well as analysis of the musical structures and styles of the songs and dances. It also includes photographs and illustrations of Papago musical instruments and performances. Overall, Papago Music is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the music and culture of the Papago people, as well as for scholars of ethnomusicology and Native American studies.An Interesting Study Of The Music Of The Papagos.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Frances Densmore
ISBN-10: 1163434299
ISBN-13: 9781163434291
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d