Soundscapes: Exploring Music in a Changing World, 2nd Edition
The innovative music textbook, available here as a book without audio CDs.
Soundscapes breaks new ground by organizing the study of world music according to its cultural significance, rather than by geography alone. The Second Edition provides even better coverage of the cultures surrounding the music and focuses more closely on honing students€ listening skills. The Second Edition also features a striking new design, new chapter organization, and expanded listening guides.