World Music CONCISE: A Global Journey, Second Edition, introduces students to the diversity of musical expression around the world, taking them across the globe to experience cultural traditions that challenge the ear, the mind, and the spirit. Based on the Fourth Edition, this Second CONCISE Edition serves as an introduction to the many and varied world music traditions. It stays rooted in a solid pedagogical framework and maintains the text’s familiar travel theme while condensing the number of "sites" from 70 to 44. These sites are carefully selected from the existing compilation so as to remain representative of all continents and regions. Features: An easy-to-follow and proven chapter structure, organized by geographic region Many Listening Guides, detailed maps, and hundreds of colorful photosCoverage of an eclectic blend of world musics, including popular music as well as traditional musicA two-CD set featuring hours of diverse music examplesNEW updates from the Fourth Edition carried over to the CONCISE, such as certain dance traditions, and kora and jaliNEW sites: Bali and KoreaNEW, dynamic companion website—unique to the Second CONCISE Edition—hosts interactive listening guides and assorted student and instructor resources pulled from the Fourth Edition website, making it a valuable tool for distance learning courses World Music CONCISE: A Global Journey, Second Edition, provides students and instructors with a fundamental resource as they begin their exploration of world music and culture. PURCHASING OPTIONS Print Paperback - book only: 9780815386087 Print Hardback - book only: 9780815386070 Print Paperback Pack - book and CD set: 9780815386094 Audio CD - CD only: 9780815386100 eBook Pack - eBook and mp3 file: 9781351176033* *For eBook users, please email ebooksupplementaryrequests@tandf.co.uk with proof of purchase to obtain access to the mp3 audio compilation. An access code and instructions will be provided. (The mp3 audio compilation is not available for separate sale.)