Worlds of Music: An Introduction to the Music of the World’s Peoples

The bestselling “Worlds of Music: An Introduction to the Music of the World’s Peoples,” now in its seventh edition, provides authoritative, accessible coverage of the world’s music cultures. Based on nine authors’ fieldwork and expertise, the text explores various music cultures from around the world — with two new chapters, one on African music and one on Latino music in the Americas. With a student-friendly, case study approach and a focus on music and culture, college learners experience exciting encounters with the music of the world’s peoples.

This edition is also available as a MindTap course. MindTap is Cengage’s learning platform that provides you with everything you need to deliver a high-impact, guided learning experience. MindTap for “Worlds of Music: An Introduction to the Music of the World’s Peoples” includes recordings from multiple sources and interactive listening guides that provide visualization of the music playing in synch with descriptions of what’s happening in the music.