Books by Charles Capwell

Excursions in World Music, 6th Edition

by Philip V. Bohlman, thomas-turino, Bruno Nettl, Byron Dueck, Timothy Rommen, Charles Capwell, Isabel K. F. Wong

Explore the relationship between music and society around the world

This comprehensive introductory text creates a panoramic experience for beginner students by exposing them to the many musical cultures around the globe. Each chapter opens with a musical encounter in which the author introduces a key musical culture. Through these experiences, students are introduced to key musical styles, musical instruments, and performance practices. Students are taught how to actively listen to key musical examples through detailed listening guides. The role of music in society is emphasized through chapters that focus on key world cultural groups.

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Excursions in World Music, and Student CD for Excursions in World Music Package (6th Edition)

by thomas-turino, Philip Bohlman, Bruno Nettl, Byron Dueck, Timothy Rommen, Charles Capwell, Isabel K. F. Wong

020521777X / 9780205217779 Excursions in World Music & Student CD

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020501285X / 9780205012855 Excursions in World Music
0205012884 / 9780205012886 Student CD for Excursions in World Music

Sailing on the Sea of Love The Music of the Bauls of Bengal

by Charles Capwell

Based on fieldwork carried out in West Bengal, Sailing on the Sea of Love is a pioneering study of the songs of the Baul --a Bengali religious sect, widely beloved for its enchanting music. Charles Capwell describes the role Baul song plays in the lives of the Bauls themselves and in the experience and imagination of their fellow Bengalis. He also examines the sometimes enigmatic texts of the songs as well as their musical components and performance elements.

Sailing on the Sea of Love provides an overview of the fundamental beliefs and practices of the Bauls and how the changing reception of the Bauls by the larger Bengali society illustrates the evolving nature of tradition. The author that reflects on the startling recent developments that have brought this sect from the relative obscurity of a regional culture to an international audience. This new edition is accompanied by two CDs of Baul music.