Black Sea Sketches: Music, Place and People

Black Sea Sketches is a portrait of the diverse musical cultures around the Black Sea and in its hinterlands, exploring themes of music and place through six discrete essays. Based on ethnographic and documentary research, it is an important study for scholars and researchers of Ethnomusicology, Caucasian and Russian/East European Studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Black Sea Sketches is a captivating portrait that delves into the diverse musical cultures surrounding the Black Sea and its hinterlands. Comprising six distinct chapters, this work follows a broad trajectory, ranging from close-up examinations of traditional music to comprehensive studies of art music. Each chapter opens windows onto profound themes related to music and place, crossing borders and transcending geographical boundaries. A rich tapestry of repertoires is explored, encompassing ancient layers of polyphonic music, bardic songs, traditional music from coastal regions and mountains, sacred music of Islam and Orthodox Christianity, the art music of Europe and West Asia, and contemporary popular music scenes. A customary approach in each chapter is to begin with a coastal location of the Black Sea before venturing into the hinterlands. This results in a collection of six relatively discrete essays, each focusing on different locations and topics, yet interconnected by overarching thematic continuities. Furthermore, the book offers a comprehensive commentary on cultural differences, drawing upon extensive ethnographic and documentary research. As a valuable contribution to Ethnomusicology, Caucasian and Russian/East European Studies, Black Sea Sketches provides insightful perspectives and valuable insights for scholars and researchers alike.

Weight: 220g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367700294