Traces the formation the Twelve Muqam, a set of musical suites linked to the Uyghurs, who are one of China's minority nationalities, and culturally Central Asian Muslims.
'... thorough and scholarly... an excellent book and a real contribution to the literature. ... I recommend this book strongly to those interested in the Uyghurs and their musical culture, as well as the broader question of ethnic cultures, both in China and the wider world in general. I also strongly recommend the book and the CD to music lovers.' The China Journal '... researched extensively...' Songlines 'This is a book of remarkable appeal to scholars of Central Asian music and anyone with theoretical interests in the formation of musical canons.' Ethnomusicology '... a valuable contribution to the scholarship on this little-known Central Asian tradition.' Ethnomusicology Forum
