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Explore the global impact of one of the world's most evocative instruments. Guitar Cultures by Bloomsbury examines how the guitar functions as a tool for understanding social interaction and cultural identity across the globe. From the heavy metal and blues scenes to Indian classical music, village music in Papua New Guinea, and Brazilian carnival, this book covers a vast musical spectrum. This text looks at how guitar music serves as a common ground for people, even when that ground becomes a site for social, economic, and political negotiation. Whether the sound is soothing, melancholy, or manic, the guitar brings diverse populations together. It is an essential read for those interested in music styles, sociology, and the way instruments shape human connection.

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This Bloomsbury publication explores the guitar as a unique starting point for understanding social interaction and cultural identity.

The text covers diverse musical styles including heavy metal, blues, indie, flamenco, and Indian classical music.

Learn how the instrument is used in global traditions such as village music making in Papua New Guinea and Brazilian carnival.

Analyze how guitar music creates common ground during intense social, cultural, economic, and political negotiations.

Understand the cross-cultural popularity of the guitar and its ability to bring different people together through sound.

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Release Date
01 November 2001
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03 January 2007

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