A Cry from the Earth: Music of the North American Indians (1992)

by John Bierhorst

Paperback, 1992

LCC

ML3557 B53 1992

Description

An overview of Indian music and dance which includes a discussion of their instruments, the structure of their music, and the uses of music in Indian life.

Publication

Ancient City Press, 1992. Originally published NY: Four Winds Press, 1979.

Tags

Music, Criticism and interpretation, music history, musical instruments

Notes

Can be found at other institutions under the following call #: ML 3930 A2 B57 1992 (may be 1979 call #)

Awards

Carter G. Woodson Book Award (Outstanding Merit — 1980)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (1980)

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