Music books

Elizabeth Maconchy was one of the most prominent, successful composers of the twentieth century and a champion of...  Read More >>

In this explosive, no-holds-barred account of the life of a globally renowned classical musician, Julian Lloyd Webber...  Read More >>

Inspirational words from pop icon, Britney Spears.   Read More >>

'Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie.' – Debbie Harry  Read More >>

What happens when the spotlight shifts? Following the extraordinary success of Human Racing and The Riddle, Nik...  Read More >>

A study of the Big Drum dance rite on the island of Carriacou, Grenada, this book introduces 120 ceremonial song...  Read More >>

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A collection of the multi-award-winning author's best music writing  Read More >>

Toward Equity in School Music offers new ways for collegiate music education programs to help music teachers develop...  Read More >>

For centuries, women have organized social gatherings known as 'salons', which have served as sites of women's creativity...  Read More >>

Vienna is world-famous for its unique musical ambience and status. This wide-ranging study probes the history underlying...  Read More >>

This book is an exploration of the philosophy and place of sound as it is experienced from the cultural and political...  Read More >>

This book offers a groundbreaking introduction to the role of gestures in music, tailored for educators working...  Read More >>

Packed with unapologetic attitude, this bold celebration charts the rise of a true music trailblazer - from underground...  Read More >>

An inspiring tribute to the Queen of the Power Ballad - charting her incredible journey from teen sensation to one...  Read More >>

Follow the untold story of how one of America's greatest companies changed our culture and our music with their...  Read More >>

Being Dope is a book that will challenge what you think you know about rap and rappers. It is not a typical memoir...  Read More >>

Unsound Supplies explores the complex and often hidden provenance of the raw materials that underpin the rich musical...  Read More >>

Shostakovich's lurid opera of sex, violence, and murder, Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, is famous for being banned by...  Read More >>

Her marriage and career collapse, and she returns to her small town divorced. A chance encounter pulls her back...  Read More >>

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Through the examination of participatory elements, theories, and practices, this book defines participatory opera,...  Read More >>

The Mozinskis experience music like no family you've ever met. Struggling musicians Vincent Mozinski and Grace Klinefelter...  Read More >>

Policing the beats exposes the long history of policing Black music from the era of colonial slavery to the present...  Read More >>

The sonic experiences and cultural diversity of the Catholic religion in Macau  Read More >>