The globalization of music in history
By: by Richard D. Wetzel
Series: Routledge studies on history and globalization
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 197
ISBN-13: 9780415874755; 9780203802359
Subjects: International relations and culture; Music and globalization; Political aspects; Music
Description: This book contextualizes a globalization process that has since ancient times involved the creation, use, and world-wide movement of song, instrumental music, musical drama, music with dance, concert, secular, popular and religious music. Integral to the process have been political, economic, military, and religious forces that motivated or compelled performers to travel, often far beyond the borders of their homelands, to practice their art and craft. That this music was often a traveling companion to non-musical movements--military campaigns, religious missions, political events--does not make the distance it traveled, nor its cultural and social impact, less remarkable. The Globalization of Music in History contributes to a growing awareness of the power of music to give insight into those things that all cultures and civilizations hold in common, and that promote and nurture mankind's most noble virtues. The book adds a philosophical perspective to ongoing work in ethnomusicology, musicology, music therapy, and what may be an evolving global music. It attributes this evolution to the motivation by musicians to travel and to spread music around the globe, and even into outer space. It also provides connectivity between the people, activities and events in which music is used and the means by which it moves from one place to another [Publisher description].
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Out of Africa; title: Rivers, oceans, emperors, and music; title: Singing popes, monks, and pilgrims; title: Troubadours and crusaders; title: Out of Africa, one more time!; title: Traveling with the feminine muse; title: War, religion, race, and music; title: Technology and music; title: Stars from the East.