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Author: Philip, Robert

Music reviews & criticism

Published on 4 April 2025 by YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS in the United States as part of ‘the Little Histories’ series.

Paperback | 320 pages
197 x 127 | 0g

A superbly engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the present   Music excites and moves us perhaps more than any other art form. From a Neanderthal’s bone flute to the festivals of Glastonbury and Coachella, human beings have always made and enjoyed music.

  Covering a remarkable range, including Indian raga, Javanese gamelan, medieval chant, jazz and K-pop, this Little History celebrates the wonder of music, and why it is treasured across the world. Within its pages, readers will find familiar composers and musicians, and will be introduced to a host of exciting new discoveries.

 Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds