Publisher's Synopsis
Folk Music of the Western Hemisphere is a comprehensive book written by Julius Mattfeld that explores the rich and diverse musical traditions of the Americas. The book covers a wide range of musical styles, from the indigenous music of the pre-Columbian era to the modern-day folk music of North, Central, and South America.The book is divided into chapters that focus on different regions and cultures, including Native American music, Mexican music, Caribbean music, and Brazilian music, among others. Each chapter provides an in-depth analysis of the musical traditions of the region, including the history, instruments, rhythms, and styles that define the music.The book also includes detailed descriptions of specific musical genres, such as the blues, jazz, and country music, and how they have been influenced by the diverse cultural and musical traditions of the Americas. Additionally, the book features numerous photographs, illustrations, and musical notations that help to bring the music to life.Overall, Folk Music of the Western Hemisphere is an informative and engaging book that provides a comprehensive overview of the rich and diverse musical traditions of the Americas. It is a must-read for anyone interested in music, culture, and history.1925. This work consists of a list of references in the New York Public Library with regard to the folk music of the American continents. The compiler endeavored to make the material represented in the Library available to its readers and to offer the student a bibliographical basis for the study of American folk music in its various departments. The departments found within are: Canadian; Cowboy; Creole; Eskimo; Indian, North American, not including Mexican; Indian, Central and South American, including Mexican; Latin American; Negro (North American); Negro (Central and South American); United States; with an appendix on musical instruments.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.
