University of Rochester Press

The message is clear: even in its beginning ethnomusicology was, on balance, a force for the good in a world awash with racism. . . . Zon produces an impressive body of evidence for his case.... — Music and Letters More…

Admirably clear in structure. . . . The nearest thing to a definitive study we are ever likely to have. . . . Will [help evade] the boundary traditionally maintained between musicology and dance... — Music and Letters More…

An intriguing portrait. . . . Rudhyar was a true pioneer in the western undestanding of [non-Western] musics. . . . We must . . . be thankful for scholars like Ertan who . . . devotes her skills... — Musical Times More…

Stoner's introduction provides the reader with an important historical context for Farwell's writings and demonstrates what a prophet Farwell was... Scholars should recognize how far ahead of... — Choice More…

This is a phenomenal book. It is written in a thoroughly approachable manner that can be enjoyed by music lovers curious about the art of conducting, and function as an invaluable resource for... — Fanfare More…