A detailed survey of native music in South Africa by Emeritus Professor P. R. Kirby, who studied the instruments under the guidance of native experts while living among the tribesmen. Firstly, a study of primitive music and secondly, a book of anthropological interest as it adds greatly to the knowledge of the customs of native tribes. It is profusely illustrated by photographs of living subjects, as well as of instruments from his own collection.
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Seller: Joseph Burridge Books, Dagenham, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. 293 pages : illustrations, music ; 26 cm. A detailed survey of native music in South Africa by Emeritus Professor P. R. Kirby, who studied the instruments under the guidance of native experts while living among the tribesmen. Firstly, a study of primitive music and secondly, a book of anthropological interest as it adds greatly to the knowledge of the customs of native tribes. It is profusely illustrated by photographs of living subjects, as well as of instruments from his own collection. Seller Inventory # 2soas4to207
Seller: Masalai Press, Oakland, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. 366 p. Includes: illustrations, diagrams, maps, index, bibliography. 0.0. Seller Inventory # ABE.0013348