This selection of field and studio recordings is accompanied by a book containing essays, notes on the musical selections, and background information on the music. Includes: Hawaiian chant; Pacific Island church music; African-American gospel; Hawaiian music; Pacific Island song; Japanese gagaku and sokyoku music; Japanese bon dance music; Okinawan classical and folk music; Chinese music; Korean music; Southeast Asian music; plantation music; Native American music; music of North America and Europe.