The Music of Life

Reducere. When Mikhail Baryshnikov defected in Toronto in 1974, he admitted that he knew only three things about Canada: It had great hockey teams, a lot of ...

Reducere. One of the most original, influential, and commercially successful American songwriters, Doc Pomus (1927-1991) was a role model for several generat...

Reducere. One of the twentieth century's greatest composers, Duke Ellington (1899-1974) led a fascinating life. Beyond Category, the first biography to draw ...

An argument that Modernism is a cognitive phenomenon rather than a cultural one.At the beginning of the twentieth century, poetry, music, and paint...

An original and compelling account of the social nature of music and its interplay with the wider society to which it belongs. Crossley explores th...

An original and compelling account of the social nature of music and its interplay with the wider society to which it belongs. Crossley explores th...

Reducere. One of Hawaii's "living treasures" is the subject of this biography, Hawaiian Son: The Life and Music of Eddie Kamae. It celebrates the personal jo...

Reducere. Joe Perry's New York Times bestselling memoir of life in the rock-and-roll band Aerosmith: "An insightful and harrowing roller coaster ride through...

DescriptionHe was the Wicked Wilson Pickett, the legendary soul man whose forty-plus hits included "In the Midnight Hour, " "634-5789, " "Land of 1...

DescriptionThe long-awaited, deeply personal story of one of American music's greatest icons, a remarkable tale of the utmost heights of fame and s...

Reducere. The life and music of the Malian music legend are examined through the eyes of those who knew him best. Compiled from both interviews and first han...

Reducere. Chris LeDoux was a rodeo icon, known for his ability to ride bareback horses and a world championship. But Chris also had a talent with a guitar an...

Reducere. DescriptionAlcoholic. Epileptic. Technically challenged. Jimmy Reed nevertheless overcame these roadblocks to become perhaps the most successful R&...

Reducere. DescriptionAn insider biography of the Black Crowes by drummer and cofounder Steve Gorman For over two decades, The Black Crowes topped the charts ...

Reducere. KING GEORGE The Triumphs and Tragedies In The Life of George Strait THE KING OF COUNTRY MUSIC THE TRAGEDIES ---George's mother left him as a child ...

(Guitar Book). Bassist James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands. His...

Arthur Barrow shares stories of his life as a performer, composer, studio musician, and producer. He vividly describes his work with a wide range o...

Reducere. "The best biography of any jazz musician that we have. Bird Lives will stand for a long time as a major source of information and illumination not ...

DescriptionScreamin' Jay Hawkins released "I Put a Spell On You" in 1956. The song, that never made it to the charts when it was released, would ev...

Reducere. Music remains something of a mystery to many people--ephemeral sounds floating invisibly through the air--here, and then gone. This book begins wit...

Reducere. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) has been called the father of the symphony and the string quartet. A friend of Mozart and a teacher of Beethoven, -P...

In this widely ranging collection of essays, a group of contemporary psychoanalyst/authors turn their finely-honed listening skills and clinical ex...

The authorised biography of Nick Lowe, the 'Jesus of Cool'.

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: John BeaulieuForeword by: David MartinezOUR INTENTIONS CAN BE TUNED TO OUR HIGHEST VALUES.This ground breaking and pioneeri...

Reducere. Part memoir, part reportage, Louder Than Bombs is a story of music from the front lines. Ed Vulliamy, a decorated war correspondent and journalist,...

From a stage erected in front of the US Capitol, on April 25, 1993, Michael Callen surveyed the throng: an estimated one million people stretched a...

Reducere. DescriptionWhile there are many negative influences impacting the youth, one of the most popular influences is Hip Hop Music. Weapons Mass Distract...

Reducere. Dennis Jakob met Jim Morrison in 1964, they becoming fast friends and eventually college room mates. This book details some of the many experiences...

One of the most popular and memorable American musicians of the 20th century, Nat King Cole (1919-65) is remembered today as both a pianist and a s...

Reducere. Winner, Best History, 2012 Association for Recorded Sound Collections Award for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research When Mississippi J...

Reducere. In Black Utopias Jayna Brown looks to utopia as a way of exploring new states of being, doing, and imagining in Black culture. Brown uses the lives...

Offers a comparative study of improvisation as it appears between music and everyday life. Drawing on work in musicology, cultural studies, and cri...

Reducere. Here is a hit for any classroom Written for you and your students, this helpful text contains thirty-four real-life scenes for boys, girls and mixe...

DescriptionSalute everyone's favorite Queen in this alphabetic journey through a larger-than-life career in artistry. Celebrate Freddie Mercury in ...

What Makes The Monkey Dance tells the story of one of the most respected musicians of his generation the singular rock n roll artist Chuck Prophet ...

Reducere. Encyclopaedic in its scope, this is the ultimate tribute to the life and music of Taylor Swift. No need for glossy images here, the narrative says ...

Reducere. This vivid oral snapshot of an America that planted the blues is full of rhythmic grace. From the son of a sharecropper to an itinerant bluesman, H...

Reducere. During a seven-decade career that spanned from 19th century Vienna to 1920s Broadway to the golden age of Hollywood, three-time Academy Award winne...

Rest in Power, a tribute to Trayvon Martin, is told through the alternating narratives of Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, about the beautiful and ...

A celebration of the unparalleled impact of cultural icon David Bowie. This decidedly not-for-kids illustrated A-Z, celebrates the many faces and f...

Reducere. This intimate story of Lynyrd Skynyrd tells of how a band of lost souls and self-destructive misfits with uncertain artistic objectives clawed thei...

Reducere. A comprehensive study of jazz great Charlie Parker, including details of record dates, more than 200 musical illustrations, and biographical materi...

Reducere. DescriptionAlan Krueger, a former chairman of the president's Council of Economic Advisers, uses the music industry, from superstar artists to musi...

Publisher: Penguin Books LtdAuthor(s): Gary BarlowNumber of pages: 288Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 197 x 253 x 27Cover type: HardbackRedescope...

Publisher: Random House USA IncAuthor(s): Carla Lalli MusicIllustration(s): 125 4C photographsNumber of pages: 288Publication date: 2021Dimensions:...

Reducere. Vocal health tips, stories from the tour bus, and action items to improve your voice and boost your self-confidence from an award-winning musician ...

The engrossing, insightful, and personal musical odyssey of Peter Shapiro, perhaps the most notable independent concert promoter since Bill GrahamP...

The first biography of the artist who ``essentially invented indie and alternative rock`` (Spin) A brilliant and influential songwriter, vocalist, ...