Sound Tracks

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Exploring the intersection of music and archaeology, the book presents sixty captivating detective stories centered on the discovery of musical instruments throughout history. From a 100-year-old wax cylinder to a prehistoric flute, each narrative reconstructs long-lost music and immerses readers in the lives of those who created it. Graeme Lawson illustrates music's integral role in human existence, serving as a medium for communication, identity, and community, while filling historical silences with rich, forgotten sounds.