New Publication: Re-counting Knowledge in Song

 

We are pleased to announce the publication of Re-counting Knowledge in Song: Change Reflected in Kaulong Music by Birgit Drüppel. This book was officially launched at the Institute of Papua New Guinea Studies by Dr Jacob Simet, Executive Director, National Cultural Commission, on 16 November 2009.

 

 

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Call for Papers: 2nd International Workshop in Hanover/Hildesheim

Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover   Emmichplatz 1   30175
Prof. Dr. Phil. Bohlman
Prof. Dr. Raimund Vogels

Center for World Music
Seelhorststraße 3
Telefon +49 511 31 00 – 7631
Telefax +49 511 31 00 – 7642
e-mail: raimund.vogels@hmt-hannover.de

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New Book: “African Perspectives”


As Regine Allgayer-Kaufmann kindly wrote, the book contains papers of the symposium (2004) celebrating Gerhard Kubik’s 70th birthday. There is a DVD included. Everybody interested in writing a review please contact PETER LANG publisher (address in the attachment), as there are copies reserved for reviewers. The book will be officially presented at the  Institut für Musikwissenschaft der Universität Wien next Tuesday (January 27 at 6.30 p.m.).

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