The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music

"This unique and thoroughly researched resource provides a dynamic and in depth perspective on world music.... It strikes a balance between wonderful illustrations and comprehensive, scholarly entries. Each regional volume includes a CD sampler of that region's music. This source will have wide appeal to both the novice and expert."-"Dartmouth Medal Committee, 2003 "Volume 3 of the Garland set is the first to present a unified historical and contemporary picture of musical life in the United States and Canada.... Because it is written in a readable style with liberal explanations of technical ideas and terms, this volume will appeal to a wide audience, from high school students to scholars and other readers from all backgrounds. It belongs on the shelf of every library serving a clientele of researchers interested in American and Canadian music, languages, and cultures."-"Reference & User Services Quarterly, Spring, 2002 "A 'must' for any in-depth collection serious about representing world music styles... Highly recommended: an exceptional volume."-"The Bookwatch "Authored by unquestioned experts in the field. Since it is written in a readable style, with liberal explanations of technical ideas and terms, this volume will appeal to a wide audience, from high school students to scholars and other readers from all backgrounds. It belongs on the shelf of every library serving a clientele of researchers interested in southeast Asian music, language, and culture."-"Reference & User Services Quarterly "Well organized . . . written in a readable style that should be accessible to nonspecialist readers. Recommended."-"Choice