Sweet Soul Music: Rhythm and Blues and the Southern Dream of Freedom (Guralnick Peter)(Paperback)

Sweet Soul Music: Rhythm and Blues and the Southern Dream of Freedom (Guralnick Peter)(Paperback)

A gripping narrative that captures the tumult and liberating energy of a nation in transition, Sweet Soul Music is an intimate portrait of the legendary performers--Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, James Brown, Solomon Burke, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, and Al Green among them--who merged gospel and

Into the Maelstrom: Music, Improvisation and the Dream of Freedom: Before 1970 (Toop David)(Paperback)

In this first installment of acclaimed music writer David Toop's interdisciplinary and sweeping overview of free improvisation, Into the Maelstrom: Music, Improvisation and the Dream of Freedom: Before 1970 introduces the philosophy and practice of improvisation (both musical and otherwise) within

The Country Blues (Charters Samuel)(Paperback)

From the field cries and work chants of Southern Negroes emerged a rich and vital music called the country blues, an intensely personal expression of the pains and pleasures of black life. This music--recorded during the twenties by men like Blind Lemon Jefferson, Big Bill Broonzy, and Robert

Memphis 68: The Tragedy of Southern Soul (Cosgrove Stuart)(Paperback)

WINNER OF THE PENDERYN MUSIC BOOK PRIZE 2018In the 1950s and 1960s, Memphis, Tennessee, was the launch pad of musical pioneers such as Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Al Green and Isaac Hayes, and by 1968 was a city synonymous with soul music. It was a deeply segregated city, ill at

Blues Rhythm Guitar: Master Class Series [With CD] (Wyatt Keith)(Paperback)

(Musicians Institute Press). Blues Rhythm Guitar concentrates on the heart of blues music: the rhythm. You'll learn the crucial elements of the style that no guitarist should be without, including blues changes and variations, several shuffle rhythms, slow and fast blues rhythms, how to combine

Last Train To Memphis - The Rise of Elvis Presley (Guralnick Peter)(Paperback / softback)

The definitive biography of Elvis and an excellent slice of social

Elements of Music - Melody, Rhythm and Harmony (Martineau Jason)(Paperback / softback)

In this compact book, composer and pianist Jason Martineau presents the elements of music in clear and comprehensible terms. Packed with superb diagrams and a wealth of fascinating hard-to-come-by musical tips, this is a great primer, and an invaluable resource for novice and professional

Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley (Guralnick Peter)(Paperback)

Hailed as 'a masterwork' by the Wall Street Journal, Careless Loveis the full, true, and mesmerizing story of Elvis Presley's last two decades, in the long-awaited second volume of Peter Guralnick's masterful two-part biography. Winner of the Ralph J. Gleason Music Book Award Last Train to Memphis,

Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt (Hopkinson Deborah)(Paperback)

An inspiring tale of creativity and determination on the Underground Railroad from Coretta Scott King Award winner James Ransome and acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson. Clara, a slave and seamstress on Home Plantation, dreams of freedom--not just for herself, but for her family and friends. When

Sweet Anticipation: Music and the Psychology of Expectation (Huron David)(Paperback)

The psychological theory of expectation that David Huron proposes in Sweet Anticipation grew out of the author's experimental efforts to understand how music evokes emotions. These efforts evolved into a general theory of expectation that will prove informative to readers interested in cognitive

Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley (Guralnick Peter)(Paperback)

Written with grace, humor, and affection, Last Train to Memphis has been hailed as the definitive biography of Elvis Presley. It is the first to set aside the myths and focus on Elvis' humanity in a way that has yet to be duplicated.A New York Times Notable BookWinner of the Ralph J. Gleason Music

Without Frontiers: The Life and Music of Peter Gabriel (Easlea Daryl)(Paperback)

Peter Gabriel rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis. After leaving Genesis, Gabriel went on to a successful solo career. His 1986 album, So, is his most commercially successful, and the album's biggest hit, 'Sledgehammer,' won a record nine MTV Awards

Farewell, I'm Bound to Leave You: Stories (Chappell Fred)(Paperback)

Farewell, I'm Bound to Leave You is rich with the music of the Southern mountains and the stories of their people. Jess Kirkman's grandmother is dying, and Jess remembers the tales she and his mother have passed down to him--a chorus of women's voices that sing and share and celebrate the common

Honour Restored - The Battle of Britain, Dowding and the Fight for Freedom (Brown Sqn Ldr Peter AFC)(Paperback / softback)

Crust and Crumb: Master Formulas for Serious Bread Bakers (Reinhart Peter)(Paperback)

The heart and soul of classic bread baking, from master baker Peter ReinhartFrom whole-wheat, sourdough, and rye to pita, focaccia, and naan, this classic cookbook from expert baker Peter Reinhart shows you how to produce phenomenal bread. Reinhart details each step in the process, giving you the

Lost Generation - The Story of Cambodian Rock and Roll (Haythorpe Susan Fletcher)(Paperback / softback)

'Rhythm and blues, psychedelia, surf rock, Latin grooves and a sprinkling ofsaccharine pop.... 'All found their way into the mix, not infrequently within the same song. A riot of distortedguitars, Farfisa organ, drums and brass, frequently overlaid with ethereally high-pitchedfemale vocals, that

Witches, Ghosts, and Signs: Folklore of the Southern Appalachians (Gainer Patrick W.)(Paperback)

Witches, Ghosts, and Signs: Folklore of the Southern Appalachians, by the renowned West Virginia folklorist and former West Virginia University English professor Patrick W. Gainer, not only highlights stories that both amuse and raise goosebumps, but also begins with a description of the people and

Playing by Ear - Reflections on Sound and Music (Brook Peter)(Paperback / softback)

In this collection of new essays, the world-renowned director Peter Brook offers unique and personal insights into sound and music - from the surprising impact of Broadway musicals on his famous Midsummer Night's Dream, to the allure of applause, and on to the ultimate empty space:

Seville Handbook (Symington Andy)(Paperback)

Seductive, sunbaked and hedonistic, the city of Sevilla embodies the romance of southern Spain. Admire the city's amazing architectural heritage, gaze upon the canvases of the Golden Age of Spanish painting or become entranced by the flamenco; Footprint Seville covers all the top attractions in

Breathing: Chaos and Poetry (Berardi Franco Bifo)(Paperback)

The increasingly chaotic rhythm of our respiration, and the sense of suffocation that grows everywhere: an essay on poetical therapy.Since the hopeful days of the Occupy movement, many things have changed in the respiration of the world, and we have entered a cycle of spasm, despair, and chaos

Focus: Music and Religion of Morocco (Witulski Christopher)(Paperback)

Focus: Music and Religion of Morocco introduces the region and its history, highlighting how the pressures of religious life, post-colonial economic struggle, and global media come together within Moroccan musical life. Musical practices contextualize and clarify global historical and contemporary

The Word Rhythm Dictionary: A Resource for Writers, Rappers, Poets, and Lyricists (Polashek Timothy)(Paperback)

The Word Rhythm Dictionary: A Resource for Writers, Rappers, Poets, and Lyricists is a new kind of dictionary-one that reflects the use of 'rhythm rhymes' by rappers, poets, and songwriters of today. This is an eminently practical reference work for all wordsmiths looking to add musicality to their

Freedom Time: Negritude, Decolonization, and the Future of the World (Wilder Gary)(Paperback)

Freedom Time reconsiders decolonization from the perspectives of Aime Cesaire (Martinique) and Leopold Sedar Senghor (Senegal) who, beginning in 1945, promoted self-determination without state sovereignty. As politicians, public intellectuals, and poets they struggled to transform imperial France

Passing for White (Landman Tanya)(Paperback / softback)

Treachery, adventure and the dream of freedom from slavery converge in this stunning historical adventure, inspired by the real-life story of William and Ellen Craft, and brought to a modern teen audience by Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman. Particularly suitable for struggling,