Music books

The most complete biography of the powerhouse tenor and architect of soul, doo-wop, and early rock 'n' roll  Read More >>

A redefining of the musical work through a new theory of production and an elevation of recording's unique role...  Read More >>

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Since 1925, the Library of Congress has presented one of the most prestigious and innovative concert series in the...  Read More >>

The full love story of the world's biggest star, Taylor Swift, and NFL legend, Travis Kelce From country roots...  Read More >>

A blunt, irreverent, and at times wittily subversive backstage pass to a surprisingly contentious artform—one that...  Read More >>

A joyful, vibrant look at the evolution of R&B music - told through the stories of ten female stars.  Read More >>

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An alternative history of the album, focussing on the format’s turbulent life through the digital music era since...  Read More >>

In Clowns in the Burying Ground, Christopher K. Coffman offers an intertextual analysis of the Grateful Dead, showing...  Read More >>

A profound meditation on hip hop's transformative power, In the Hour of Chaos takes us deep into the mind of the...  Read More >>

A profound meditation on hip hop's transformative power, In the Hour of Chaos takes us deep into the mind of the...  Read More >>

In 2024, women swept the Grammy awards, prompting headlines about their arrival in music. However, women have been...  Read More >>

In this updated new edition, Steve Pilkington puts his focus on the period from Shades Of Deep Purple in 1968 through...  Read More >>

Personal recollections of time spent with the musicians Nikki Sudden and Dave Kusworth. Separately, they did...  Read More >>

In a country where systemic racism is embedded in every institution, and in a city like Milwaukee-known for its...  Read More >>

This volume is the companion book to Rush On Track 1973 - 1982 . Despite a change in style during the 1980s, a...  Read More >>

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This Element explores Jacques Derrida's concept of 'hauntology' and its connection to experimental music. Focusing...  Read More >>

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A collection of fourteen original essays taking a fresh approach to how music plays a crucial role in literary texts,...  Read More >>

This book reworks social resources and social movements perceived in disability studies, offering approaches that...  Read More >>

American Melodies is a study of America’s varied music genres that is grounded in interviews with folk, rock, and...  Read More >>

Explores African American interest and participation in country music from the earliest days of the recording industry’s...  Read More >>