Tales of Melodies

Erscheinungsjahr 2024
ISBN: 978-3-384-21880-3
Verlag: tredition

Buch, Englisch, 312 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 565 g

Journey into the resilient soul of Latvia through its music. In a world where traditions fade, discover a soundscape echoing ancient seasons, the land's heartbeat, and timeless myths.

From the haunting beauty of dainas – folk songs woven with nature, love, and survival – to the unique sounds of parallel thirds and modal scales, Latvian music has endured centuries of challenge.

Witness its powerful revival as traditional melodies fuse with rock, jazz, and electronica, captivating global audiences. This is more than music; it's a force binding community, forging identity, and singing Latvia's story onto the world stage.

Zielgruppe

This book will appeal to individuals with a genuine interest in music, particularly those who appreciate exploring different genres and cultural traditions. They may have a passion for folk music, world music, or a general curiosity about the musical heritage of different countries.
Readers who enjoy immersing themselves in the cultural fabric of different societies will find this book engaging. They may have an interest in learning about the traditions, rituals, and customs of different cultures, with a specific focus on Latvia and its musical landscape.
Those intrigued by history and folklore will find this book captivating. It provides insights into the ancient origins of Latvian folk music and its evolution over time, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Latvian traditions and mythology.
Scholars, researchers, and students studying ethnomusicology, cultural studies, or Baltic studies may find this book valuable for its comprehensive exploration of Latvian music, its historical context, and its rol

Autoren/Hrsg.

Baker, Maher Asaad

Al-Qrize, Fuad

Über Autor(innen)

Baker, Maher Asaad
Maher Asaad Baker (In Arabic: ???? ???? ???) is a Syrian Musician, Author, Journalist, VFX & Graphic artist, and Director, he was born in Damascus in 1977. Since his teens, he has been building up his career, starting by developing applications and websites while exploring various types of media-creating paths.

He started his career in 1997 with a dream of being one of the most well-known artists in the world.

Reading was always a part of his life as he was always surrounded by his father's books, but his writing ability didn't develop until a later age as his most time was occupied with other things such as developing, writing songs and music, or in media projects production, he is most known for his book "How I wrote a million Wikipedia articles" and a novel entitled "Becoming the man".

Al-Qrize, Fuad
Fuad Al-Qrize (Arabic:???? ???????) is a Yemeni musician, Producer, Author And Writer, The chief executive officer (CEO) of Al-Qrize Productions since October 2018 and has been its chief operating officer (Yemeni Artists Syndicate in Ibb, Yemen) since 2019.
Fuad Al-Qrize, is one of the known names with regards to arising musicians in Yemen. Other than being the youngest successful effective TV and music producer, he is also a well-known author. His music makes him a known face. His fame taking off in the new recent months over the scene.