Emphasizing stylistic analysis and historical development, this unique book is the first to examine all major non-Western music styles, from reggae and salsa to

This collection provides readers with a diverse and contemporary overview of research in the field. Drawing upon scholarly writing from a range of disciplines a

DIVStudy of how systems of power and domination have shaped representations of otherness in music./div

The main purpose of the book is to explore basic music theory so thoroughly that the interested student will then be able to easily pick up whatever further the

‘This is an extraordinary achievement and it will become an absolutely vital and trusted resource for everyone working in the field of popular music studies.