{"product_id":"popular-world-music-9781138684478","title":"Popular World Music","description":"\u003cp\u003ePopular World Music  Second Edition introduces students to popular music genres and artists from around the world. Andrew Shahriari discusses international music styles familiar to most studentsReggae  Salsa  K-Pop  and morewith a comprehensive listening-oriented introduction to mainstream musical culture. Each chapter focuses on specific music styles and their associated geographic origin  as well as best-known representative artists  such as Bob Marley  Carmen Miranda  ABBA  and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The text assumes no prior musical knowledge and emphasizes listening as a pathway to learning about music and culture. The subject matter fulfills core  general education requirements found today in the university curriculum. The salient musical and cultural features associated with each example are discussed in detail to increase appreciation of the music  its history  and meaning to its primary audience. NEW to this edition Updates to content to reflect recent developments in resources and popular music trends. Contributing authors in additional areas  including Folk Metal  Chinese Ethnic Minority Rock  and Trinidadian Steel Drum and Soca. \"Artist Spotlight\" sections highlighting important artists  such as Mary J. Blige  Bob Marley  Tito Puente  Enya  Umm Kulthum and more. \"Ad-lib Afterthought\" sections and \"Questions to Consider\" to prompt further discussion of each chapter. Lots of new photos! Updated and additional website materials for students and instructors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45495971282997,"sku":"ByrdShop_1138684473","price":91.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781138684478.jpg?v=1780904909","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/popular-world-music-9781138684478","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}