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1. 1. Sterns Guide To African Music

   

   A compact, illustrated survey of Africa’s rich musical traditions that introduces regional styles, typical instruments, and the cultural and ceremonial contexts in which music is performed. It balances accessible explanations of rhythms, song forms, and dance with profiles of prominent performers and emerging trends, offering practical listening guidance and visual examples to help readers appreciate the diversity and continuity of African musical expression.