Music books

Reflects on the dark rise and fall of an ambitious rock music collective in the upper Midwest. Matthew Pitt's...  Read More >>

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An introduction to the cultural history of jingju, from its origin to the present, with case studies demonstrating...  Read More >>

Drawing on new research, this wide-ranging book includes chapters by both scholars and performers. It gives proper...  Read More >>

Identifies how ""dangerous"" 1980s heavy metal can be analyzed through literary criticism, how heavy metal helps...  Read More >>

An interdisciplinary exploration of the abstract moving image across various media such as films, concert projections,...  Read More >>

This book brings to life the efforts of Mura Dehn to record, analyse and champion the development of jazz dance...  Read More >>

The culture of hip hop shifted dramatically soon after the first wave of studio-recorded vinyl releases at the turn...  Read More >>

An authoritative guide to Kunqu, China’s classical song-drama, from its origins in the 16th century to its revival...  Read More >>

An invaluable resource for readers seeking to understand the history and practice of folk music and song across...  Read More >>

This book provides a history of music education (1839–1960), capturing the beginning of music participation and...  Read More >>

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR Winner of the 2024 American Book Award and the 2024 JJA Jazz Award An...  Read More >>

Willie’s latest book--a series of heartfelt letters, along with song lyrics to some of his biggest hits--draws upon...  Read More >>

Situated at the interstices of music and theatre studies, Theatrimusicality:  Spectauralising Performance reframes...  Read More >>

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A larger-than-life new biography of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton.  Read More >>

This book is designed to be used as a ""program in a box"" to start your very own harmonica group or for self-study...  Read More >>

The inspiring memoir of a singer whose voice carried her around the world  Read More >>

A rejected manuscript of short story poems is pulled like a piano from the water, brought to my repair shop, tuned...  Read More >>

""Because He Lives,"" one of Bill and Gloria Gaither's most beloved songs, anchors this collection of 36 songs that...  Read More >>

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

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

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