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Introduction to Musics of the World

MUSC 165: This course is a general introduction to several different music traditions.

Getting Started with the Library Website

"Getting Started with the Library Website." Recorded September 2020, 5 minutes.

Starting points

World Music Concise Edition : Global Journey by Terry E. Miller and Andrew Shahriari.
ISBN: 9781317974604
Publication Date: 2014
An ideal introduction to 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

Databases for Researching World Music

Bloomsbury Music & Sound This link opens in a new window
Discover music genres and music traditions from around the world with Bloomsbury's Music & Sound Interactive map

Music Online: Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries
Music Online: Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries produced in partnership with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, is a virtual encyclopedia of the world's musical and aural traditions. The collection provides educators, students, and interested listeners with an unprecedented variety of online resources that support the creation, continuity, and preservation of diverse musical forms.

Humanities International Complete This link opens in a new window
This resource provides full text of journals, books, and other published humanities sources from around the world.
Oxford History of Western Music This link opens in a new window
An account of the evolution of Western classical music, with search and browse functionality.

Websites for further research

World Music Central
World Music Central is an online magazine dedicated to World Music featuring the latest international news, CD and concert reviews, articles, and many resources (in the form of a wiki) for music fans, industry professionals and researchers.
Roots World
RootsWorld :a magazine and radio program of world music, roots and folk music; and an extensive collection of articles, reviews and audio features.