Albanian traditional music

Description:

"This book examines the distinct musical culture of southeastern Europe, both monophonic and polyphonic, by delineating its four main musical dialects: Gheg, Tosk, Lab and Urban. The origins, fundamental features, musical styles and genres of the four dialects are discussed. An historical and demographic analysis of Albania, history of Albanian ethnomusicology and classifications in Albanian music are discussed"--Provided by publisher.

subjects: Folk music,  History and criticism,  Albanian Folk songs,  Texts,  Ethnomusicology,  Folk music, history and criticism,  Folk songs, albanian,  Albania, history

Places: Albania