Sunday, February 12, 2017

Valerie Lee: Western Asia- World of Music


Western Asia- World of Music
By Kamini Khanduri
Western Asia is a book all about Western Asian Music. This incorporates the musical styles, types of instruments, music and religion, as well as how much is shared in Western Asia. From the Middle East to Central Asia, this book is filled with a dense amount of information with highlighted definitions for easier read. This non-fiction book it is quite informational and includes authentic pictures taken in Western Asia and includes several maps and paintings. Towards the end of this book a detailed chart is included comparing characteristics of world music allowing readers to compare Western Asian Music to Eastern Asian Music as well as European Music and African Music. Overall, this book is a great read for any student looking for a well-organized and well thought out book to enhance their knowledge on Western Asian Music.

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