Music: A Fold-out Graphic History

ISBN: 1999967941

Author: O'Neill, Nicholas

Condition: New

"Exuberant overview." - New York TimesFollow this unique 8-foot long fold-out timeline through a celebration of the history of music all around the world, while listening along to the accompanying Spotify playlist!Learn about how different genres started-including classical, folk, jazz, gospel, rock 'n' roll, country, punk, grunge and pop. Explore the histories of music linked to particular cultures or regions-including Indigineous American, Asian, and African music; Son Cubano and Caribbean styles; and Australian bush music. Discover the stories of music maestros from around the world-including Beethoven, Wei Liangfu, The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, Maria Callas, Nina Simone, Louis Armstrong, and Beyoncé. Marvel at the orchestra with a huge illustration set in Londons Royal Albert Hall, and find out about the ancient instruments discovered all over the globe.All this and more features in this richly illustrated timeline of music from 60,000 years ago to the present day that will delight children and families alike!Includes a glossary and index.