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Andrew Alter

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Andrew Alter is Associate Professor in Music Studies at Macquarie University, Australia.

He has contributed to a diverse range of sub-disciplines in Popular Music Studies and Ethnomusicology. His primary research is focused on traditional and popular music in India and Indonesia as well as World Music practice in Australia. His performance interests span an eclectic mix of world music and experimental genres. Currently he leads the Macquarie University gamelan ensemble and is a member of Suara Jaya, a Balinese Gamelan ensemble based in Sydney.

As an ethnomusicologist, Andrew has published widely in the discipline’s leading journals and reference tools. He is a member of the International Association for the Study of Popular Music, the Austral ...more

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	Mountainous Sound Spaces: Listening to History and Music in the Uttarakhand Himalayas it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dancing with Devtas: Drums, Power and Possession in the Music of Garhwal, North India really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2008 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars