The Use of Music in the Treatment of the Sick by the American Indians

by Frances Densmore

Book Overview

The book ""The Use Of Music In The Treatment Of The Sick By The American Indians"" by Frances Densmore is an in-depth exploration of the role of music in the healing practices of various Native American tribes. The author, a renowned ethnomusicologist, draws on extensive field research and interviews with tribal elders to provide a comprehensive overview of the ways in which music is used to treat physical and mental illness, promote spiritual well-being,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258015684
• ISBN13: 9781258015688
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"