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Break and Flow: Hip Hop Poetics in the AmericasHip hop is a global form of creative expression. In Cuba, Brazil, and Haiti, rappers refuse the boundaries of hip hop's US genesis, claiming the art form as a means to empower themselves and their communities in the face of postcolonial racial and class...
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Reading Rock and Roll: Authenticity, Appropriation, AestheticsConsidering the work of such artists as Madonna, George Clinton, U2, Elvis Costello, and Nirvana, the contributors deftly combine the rigors of scholarship with the energy of rock journalism to provide an analysis at once critical, contextualized, and enthusiastic. While a number of scholars...
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Crossroad BluesNick Travers is back where it all began.25 years after The Philadelphia Inquirer proclaimed Crossroad Blues "an impressive debut by a promising new talent," the acclaimed crime novel is back in print.A modern, Southern re-invention of The Maltese Falcon, Crossroad Blues won noir fans...
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Billie HolidayThis book contains images from Billie's life, mostly about being a black woman in a racist country and her drug addiction. She often finds herself abused by sadistic whites. Meanwhile, Sinner, the modern-day protagonist detective, reminisces about the few times that he actually met...
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Moving and Grooving to Fillmore's BeatFrom music to art to poetry, creativity filled the air in the Fillmore District. The creativity and inclusion brought communities together--with no exceptions. Everyone was welcome, and everyone was accepted. In this beautiful story about the historical Fillmore District in San Francisco, author Rachel...
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Ordinary Days: The Seeds, Sound, and City That Grew Prince Rogers NelsonA rhythmic, striking picture book biography of legendary singer/songwriter/performer Prince.Before he became a legend, he was just a boy... On an ordinary day, you could see him. A young boy named Prince Rogers Nelson, who had parents who fought, nowhere to call home, and...
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Practical Theory, Vol 1A three-volume theory text designed to be used with or without the correlated software diskettes. Perfect for classroom use. Students learn new concepts in class with the workbook, then may review and reinforce those concepts in a computer lab. A combination text and workbook...
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Legends of Hip-Hop: 2pac: A 1-2-3 BiographyMic check! Learn to count with 2Pac in the Legends of Hip-Hop board book series.In this accessible series perfectly crafted for babies (and adult fans), music producer, Pen Ken, and 3x-Emmy Award-nominated animation director Saxton Moore introduces mini emcees to some of hip-hop's biggest...
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Don't Stop Thinking About the Music: The Politics of Songs and Musicians in Presidential CampaignsThe book discusses the use of music in presidential campaigns and the factors that have caused changes to occur (1) within the music used by campaigns and(2) music developed independent of those campaigns. The work explores American political development with respect to presidential campaigns,...
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Science, Music, and Mathematics: The Deepest Connections (Second Edition)Professor Michael Edgeworth McIntyre is an eminent scientist who has also had a part-time career as a musician. In this book he offers an extraordinary synthesis, revealing the many deep connections between science, music, and mathematics. He avoids equations and technical jargon. The connections...
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Jamey Aebersold Jazz -- Giant Steps, Vol 68: 6 Challenging Jazz Songs in All 12 Keys, Book & Online AudioIf you're ready for further challenges, try these slightly more difficult tunes in all 12 keys. Each tune begins with one chorus in the original key, and then moves through the other 11 keys. The tempos are moderate, but the real workout begins when...
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Christmas Encores, Book 1Performance-quality arrangements of seasonal favorites, featuring bold rhythms and lush harmonies. Arranged in a variety of styles, these beautiful melodies are perfect for the intermediate piano student or adult performer.Author: Melody BoberPublisher: Alfred MusicPublished: 05/01/2023Pages: 999Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.94lbsSize: 12.20h x 8.98w x 0.39dISBN:...
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My Sister's Big Fat Indian WeddingSajni Patel'sMy Sister's Big Fat Indian Wedding is a fresh, witty rom-com romp set against the backdrop of a high-profile music competition and a riotous Indian wedding. "A vibrant and luscious celebration of the Indian culture. I couldn't have enough of everything--the extravagant wedding,...
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Get Shown the Light: Improvisation and Transcendence in the Music of the Grateful DeadOf all the musical developments of rock in the 1960s, one in particular fundamentally changed the music's structure and listening experience: the incorporation of extended improvisation into live performances. While many bands--including Cream, Pink Floyd, and the Velvet Underground--stretched out their songs with improvisations,...
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Learn to Play the Native American Style Flute: Discover Your HeartsongThe Native American style flute is a musical instrument anyone can play! Discover your heartsong on the flute with this book. Welcome to a beautiful journey This little book is the perfect place to start your journey of learning to play the Native American...
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JazzAll Mitchell wants to do is survive middle school. Heck, that's all any kid wants when they're in middle school, especially for the students of King's Hollow, which may be the roughest school in town. When King's Hollow gets a new band director in...
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Violin Concerto in a Minor Bwv 1041 (Edition for Violin and Piano): SheetJohann Sebastian Bach's violin concertos in A minor, E major and D minor (BWV 1041-1043) were apparently composed for the small but distinguished group of musicians in Cöthen which, as court conductor, he directed from 1717 to 1723, and for which he wrote the...
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The Master Key to WealthIt is your right to be rich. You are here to lead the abundant life, and to be happy, radiant, and free. You should, therefore, have all the money you need to lead a full, happy, prosperous life. There is no virtue in poverty;...
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I Want You Around: The Ramones and the Making of Rock 'n' Roll High SchoolAuthor: Stephen B. ArmstrongPublisher: Backbeat BooksPublished: 09/01/2023Pages: 256Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.97lbsSize: 9.02h x 6.12w x 0.65dISBN: 9781493064496About the AuthorStephen Armstrong is a film historian and author of several books, including Paul Bartel: The Life and Films, Pictures about Extremes: The Films of John Frankenheimer,...
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This Is Christmas, Song by Song: The Stories Behind 100 Holiday HitsCelebrate the merriest season of the year with award-winning author and music journalist Annie Zaleski's collection of the 100 most popular and beloved holiday songs of all time. 'Tis the season! Break out the eggnog, hang the mistletoe, blast those Christmas songs, and settle...
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