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The musical human : a history of life on Earth

by Michael Spitzer

This global history explores the evolution of music from its prehistoric origins to the digital age. It examines how rhythm, melody, and performance have shaped human identity and the social experience across millennia.

Accession 20489 ISBN 9781526602763 Publisher Bloomsbury
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