We a good story
Quick delivery in the UK

Singing the Village

- Music, Memory and Ritual among the Sibe of Xinjiang

About Singing the Village

This book and CD concern the musical and ritual life of the Sibe people, who have lived in Chinese Central Asia since the 18th century. Descendants of the military garrisons of Imperial China, they remember their heritage through song. The book describes contemporary musical life in their villages, and discusses the impact of 50 years of Communism.

Show more
  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780197262979
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 250
  • Published:
  • December 22, 2004
  • Dimensions:
  • 165x241x23 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 582 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: August 1, 2025

Description of Singing the Village

This book and CD concern the musical and ritual life of the Sibe people, who have lived in Chinese Central Asia since the 18th century. Descendants of the military garrisons of Imperial China, they remember their heritage through song. The book describes contemporary musical life in their villages, and discusses the impact of 50 years of Communism.

User ratings of Singing the Village



Find similar books
The book Singing the Village can be found in the following categories:

Join thousands of book lovers

Sign up to our newsletter and receive discounts and inspiration for your next reading experience.