The Shortest History of Music by Andrew Ford

The Shortest History of Music by Andrew FordFrom prehistory to now, the fascinating story of why music is vital to the human experienceFrom award winning broadcaster and composer Andrew Ford, The Shortest History of Music is a lively, authoritative tour through several thousand years of music. Packed with colourful characters and surprising details, it sets out to understand what exactly music is and why humans are irresistibly drawn to making it. This is not a traditional chronological

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