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Harry Belafonte (1927-2023): The Lion of New York and Folk Hero of Music and ActivismDiscover the captivating life of Harry Belafonte, the Lion of New York and Folk Hero of Music and Activism, in this illuminating biography by Ken Frier. From his humble beginnings in Harlem to his rise as a global icon of music, film, and activism,...
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A History of Western Philosophy of MusicAuthor: James O. YoungPublisher: Cambridge University PressPublished: 01/26/2023Pages: 500Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 8.74h x 5.67w x 0.55dISBN: 9781108497848
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All Music Guide Required Listening: Old School Rap & Hip-HopWith more than 500 reviews plus artist bios and the true tales of the birth of the art form, this is without a doubt the one book every hip-hop fan and would-be rapper needs.Author: Christopher WoodstraPublisher: Backbeat BooksPublished: 02/01/2008Pages: 176Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 9.12h...
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Roadhouse Blues: Stevie Ray Vaughan and Texas R&BTexas is the honorary home of roadhouse music, and the late Stevie Ray Vaughan its uncrowned king. More than just a biography and musical exploration of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Roadhouse Blues tells the stories of the great Texan musicians that came before him and...
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Electro Shock!This compelling book explores the innovative performers of the past three decades who have used synthesizers to create new music that inspired and influenced the masses. The book treats fans to conversations with some of the biggest electronic hitmakers since the '70s: Chemical Brothers,...
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Lili Kraus: Hungarian Pianist, Texas Teacher and Personality ExtraordinaireA talented pianist and a woman of great vitality and charm, Lili Kraus was one of the most extraordinary musicians of the twentieth century. Born into extreme poverty in Budapest, she showed such musical talent that by the age of seven she was admitted...
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The Farmer in the Dell Tiny Play-A-Song Sound BookAuthor: Pi KidsPublisher: Pi KidsPublished: 05/04/1996Pages: 12Binding Type: Board BookWeight: 0.01lbsSize: 4.00h x 5.00w x 0.44dISBN: 9780785317128Audience: Ages 4-8This title is only available via back order
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Dancing in the Street: Motown and the Cultural Politics of DetroitDetroit in the 1960s was a city with a pulse: people were marching in step with Martin Luther King, Jr., dancing in the street with Martha and the Vandellas, and facing off with city police. Through it all, Motown provided the beat. This book...
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The Bee Gees: A Little Golden Book BiographyHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about The Bee Gees, the group that got the world dancing to their disco hits. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers! This Little Golden Book...
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Dead Boys 1977: The Lost Photographs: The Lost PhotographsAuthor: Dave TreatPublisher: Ron KretschPublished: 08/29/2023Pages: 88Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.35lbsSize: 10.50h x 8.10w x 0.80dISBN: 9780578190730
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Hip Hop Family Tree: The OmnibusEd Piskor's Hip Hop Family Tree has been a global phenomenon and perennial bestseller since the first (of four) volumes was published in 2013, spawning multiple printings, fourteen comic books, and the author's wildly popular YouTube comics channel, Cartoonist Kayfabe (with fellow cartoonist Jim...
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A Fine Romance: Adapting Broadway to Hollywood in the Studio System EraHow do we compare a Broadway musical to its Hollywood counterpart? A Fine Romance: Adapting Broadway to Hollywood in the Studio System Era answers this question by exploring the symbiotic relationship between a dozen Broadway musicals and their Hollywood film adaptations. From enduring classics...
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The Gerry Mulligan 1950s QuartetsThe Gerry Mulligan Quartet, founded in Los Angeles in 1952, was widely acclaimed as the first small ensemble in jazz that did not include a chordal instrument such as a piano or guitar. Using original scores and detailed transcriptions of Mulligan's work, The Gerry...
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The Medieval English Sheriff to 1300This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...
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Constructing a Personal Orientation to Music Teaching: Growth, Inquiry, and AgencyConstructing a Personal Orientation to Music Teaching: Growth, Inquiry, and Agency, (Second Edition), is a textbook for studies in music education. Expanding upon the first edition, the authors promote inquiry and reflection to facilitate teacher growth, lifelong learning, and a disposition toward educational change....
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In Concert: Performing Musical PersonaThe conventional way of understanding what musicians do as performers is to treat them as producers of sound; some even argue that it is unnecessary to see musicians in performance as long as one can hear them. But musical performance, counters Philip Auslander, is...
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10 week Beginner Guide to Learning the GuitarAre you starting out learning guitar but not sure where to begin? Getting lost in the sea of endless information the internet has to offer? If this is so, then this book is for you. 10 weeks of easy to follow lessons, helping you...
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10 Week Intermediate Guide to Learning GuitarAre you starting out learning guitar but not sure where to begin? Getting lost in a sea of endless information the internet has to offer? If so, this book is for you. 10 weeks of intermediate guitar lesson, picking up where we left off...
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Classic Rock, Classic Jock:: The Jim Santella Story, Father of Progressive Rock in BuffaloThe legendary Jim Santella takes you on a wild, decades-long radio rollercoaster ride. From rock 'n roll to R&B, from country to the blues, Santella played it all. Get behind the mic to meet the man, and head backstage with him to meet many...
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Bob Carlin: Fiddle Tunes for Clawhammer Banjo [With CD (Audio)](Banjo). Renowned instructor and Grammy nominee Bob Carlin is one of the best-known banjoists performing today. This book, an update of his 1983 classic with the welcome addition of a CD, teaches readers how to play 32 best-loved pieces from his first two solo...
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