A superbly engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the presentMusic excites and moves us perhaps more than any other art form. From a Neanderthal’s bone flute to the festivals of Glastonbury and Coachella, human beings have always made and enjoyed music.Covering a remarkable range, including Indian raga, Javanese gamelan, medieval chant, jazz and K-pop, thisLittle Historycelebrates the wonder of music, and why it is treasured across the world. Within its pages, readers will find familiar composers and musicians, and will be introduced to a host of exciting new discoveries.