More than a musical genre, more than a mode of dress or dance, hip hop is a way of life. Born in the Seventies, on the multicultural streets of New York, hip hop is the result of numerous cultural influences, reworked through continuous experimentatio Zobraziť viac
A comprehensive and chronological illustrated history of rap and hip hop from one of the most influential hip hop artists of... Zobraziť viac
In this sweeping history of popular music in the United States, NPR’s acclaimed music critic examines how popular music shapes fundamental American ideas and beliefs, allowing us to communicate difficult emotions and truths ... Zobraziť viac
In early 1964, photographer Harry Benson received a call from the photo editor of London's Daily Express, who asked him to cover The Beatles' trip to Paris. It was the beginning of a career-defining relationship, which would both ... Zobraziť viac
The bible of the music industry! Now in its tenth edition, This Business of Music has been revised and completely updated to reflect the latest changes in the ever-evolving music business. Every chapter has been revised... Zobraziť viac
Off The Wall is beautiful music. Lovingly crafted superbly arranged and topped by the immaculate vocals of Michael Jackson, who's probably the best singer in the world just now in terms of style and technique... Zobraziť viac
The book: Ennio Morricone is an Italian composer and conductor of many Italo-Western classics such as "The Good the Bad and the Ugly." Born in Rome, Morricone wrote more than five hundred soundtracks for a wide variety of genres and ... Zobraziť viac
An extraordinary collection of revealing, personal interviews with fourteen jazz music legends During his nearly forty years as a music journalist, Ralph J. Gleason recorded many in-depth interviews with some of the greatest jazz musicians of all... Zobraziť viac
The first photographic celebration of the most famous recording studio in the world, publishing in its 80th year. Unprecedented access to the Abbey Road archive - from Edward Elgar to the Beatles, Kate Bush to Elbow the most famous artists ... Zobraziť viac
This is a rollercoaster, inside-story of life, love and loss with Joy Division. As co-founder of Joy Division, Peter Hook was the inspiration behind a band that would shape the course of popular music... Zobraziť viac
From Eight Miles High to Empire State of Mind, from Mississippi to Mali and from Ella Fitzgerald to Elton John, 1001 Songs You Must Hear efore you Die is a fascinating introduction to some of the greatest music ever recorded... Zobraziť viac
The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope. In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voiceher truthwas undenia Zobraziť viac
Carlton Books: With their complex haunting soundscapes and raw, soul-searching lyrics, Radiohead are the natural heirs to... Zobraziť viac
In 1960, photographer William Claxton and noted German musicologist Joachim Berendt traveled the United States hot on the trail of jazz music... Zobraziť viac
From the birth of jazz in the red-light district of New Orleans, through the rock 'n' roll years, Swinging Sixties and... Zobraziť viac
A hugely successful history, now updated with 10 years' worth of new information and enjoyable for both scholars of jazz and enthusiastic fans. 2nd edition. Zobraziť viac
This Companion provides an accessible introduction to Verdi's life and music. Zobraziť viac
This is the first book to provide an introduction to music editing, including the history of the field, and the issues and problems encountered. Zobraziť viac
