WORLD EDITION presents new thoughts on the intimate relationship people have with music and spirituality. This collection considers the timeless importance placed on music throughout the centuries. It also embraces the beauty and diversity in world music focusing on the musical calligraphy of cultures, communities, and creeds. Visionary perspectives are uncovered from composers, disc jockeys, film and television composers, improvisers, sound performance artists, turntablists, and vocalists. An outstanding blend of brilliant musicians creating many music styles including afro-funk, avant ambient, alternative folk, art-techno, avant jazz, darkwave, drone jazzcore, experimental electronica, klezmer jazz, math punk, Native American music, new wave, polka fusion, power pop, psychedelic rock, reggae rock, Sanskrit rock, Sufi trance, and video-game music. World Edition provides readers with a wonderfully holistic approach to experiencing world music.