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A Painful Purpose is a raw, reflective memoir about learning to trust the process when life doesn’t make sense. Told in the author’s own voice, the book explores grief, loss, addiction, regret, faith, and the long road back to self-awareness and purpose. Rather than offering polished answers or quick fixes, this audiobook speaks directly to those who feel stuck, broken, or unsure why pain found them in the first place.

The future looks bleak. The present feels hopeless. Yet, for two young African-American brothers from the slums of New York City, failure is not an option. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime, true story of how courage, desperation, and a love for Hip-Hop shaped music history. Author Kenny Parker is the renowned deejay for the groundbreaking Hip-Hop act Boogie Down Productions. He provides a first-hand account detailing how he and his older brother, the iconic rapper KRS-One, escaped crime, extreme poverty, brutal violence, and betrayal to carve out an unparalleled musical legacy.

The story of African-American jazz musician Westray’s life journey – striving for knowledge, opportunity, acceptance and understanding.

Malka Marom will tell you that art saved her life. As a child, she craved stories and songs more than sustenance, and it's no surprise, perhaps, that they ended up being the central thread of her unusual, often amazing life. In the '60s, with her singing partner, Joso Spralja, another immigrant to Canada, Malka formed a singing duo that made world music a domestic hit, and though they rarely sang in English, they eventually had one of the bestselling records of the era and a CBC TV show after Hockey Night in Canada.

Once A King, Now A Prince tells the story of a severely abused child, whose father convinced him of being evil, to the point of looking in mirrors and, upon seeing his extra-long incisors, thought he looked like a devil. His self-image, to survive this, with what little tools any small child has, was that at least he was "the king of the devils", hence the title "Once A King."

"Randy Jackson (The Jacksons) and The Neighborhood Kidz," tells the true story of how a young and unpolished R&B group called "The Neighborhood Kidz," was sought after by Randy Jackson after a talent fest back in 1989.

Live Forever raconte l'histoire de ce phénomène culturel : de Manchester aux stades du monde entier, de l'ivresse des débuts à la gloire planétaire, ce livre retrace la vie tumultueuse des frères Gallagher et de leur musique culte, tout en capturant l'esprit d'une époque à la charnière du millénaire. John Robb, journaliste emblématique et témoin privilégié de la britpop, nous livre de nombreuses anecdotes inédites.

Dorothy Lamour, born Mary Leta Dorothy Slaton (December 10, 1914 - September 22, 1996) was an American actress and big band singer, best remembered for having appeared in the Road to... movies, a series of successful comedies starring Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. Her appearance as Ulah in The Jungle Princess (1936) brought her fame and marked the beginning of her image as the "Sarong Queen." For her contribution to the radio and motion picture industry, Lamour has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The following recordings are from TV appearances in 1972 and 1981.

In The Big Break, author Del Clark takes listeners behind the curtain of the entertainment industry to reveal how some of the biggest names in show business got their start. Through candid stories, surprising twists, and inspiring journeys, this book captures the grit, determination, and luck that define the path to stardom.

From playing piano at the age of three to performing on some of the most iconic recordings ever made, Billy Preston reflects on a life shaped by faith, talent, and collaboration. He recalls touring with Little Richard, learning from Ray Charles, recording with Sam Cooke, and becoming a trusted musical presence during the final years of The Beatles.

The Four Lads were pop superstars of the 1950s. Connie Codarini. Bernie Toorish. Jimmie Arnold. Frank Busseri. They sold over 50 million records with hits such as "Moments to Remember,” "Standing on the Corner," "No, Not Much,” "Who Needs You?" and "Istanbul". The fifties had them riding high with their own TV show and personal appearances all over the country. Their harmonies became one of the fondest memories of that era.

El célebre tenor Ian Bostridge pasó casi dos años sin poder pisar los escenarios a causa de la pandemia, hecho que lo llevó a reflexionar sobre el valor irrenunciable del contacto directo con el público, a la vez que le permitió ahondar en el amplio catálogo de clásicos que ha interpretado a lo largo de su carrera.

The story of twentieth-century American music—what really happened, and how and why—from the right-hand man to James Brown, Prince, and D’Angelo, among others. Alan Leeds is one of the most important figures in Black music, which might sound surprising given he’s a Jewish kid from Queens...

Lori’s obsession with Springsteen began in the summer of 1981, when she hid in the bathroom stall of a seaside bar for four hours because she heard Bruce might show up. That experience kicked off a journey of music, mayhem, and magic that’s lasted decades. This memoir is a tribute to the joy and connection Bruce has brought to her life and the lives of fellow fans who've shared their stories, their memories, and their hearts.

Spanning over decades, this is the remarkable, heartfelt memoir from Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, the last surviving member of The Four Tops. Amidst a backdrop of Detroit, I'll Be There features revealing anecdotes from the group's formation, their early days as backup singers for the likes of Jackie...

Tom Doyle takes listeners through the ride of a lifetime, from Starr's brushes with death as a child brought up in poverty, through to dizzying heights of fame and success with the Beatles and beyond. By examining pivotal moments, anecdotes, and cautionary tales, we see Starr soar as part of the biggest band in the world—and then try to cope with life outside of it with a film career, misadventures with friends, children's TV narration, furniture designing, and marriage to a Bond girl, before eventually finding peace and sobriety.

A TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER “Perceptive analysis (and) also a fundamentally human story... this superb book rues Adamson's absence while celebrating his music’s still audibly beating heart.” 5/5 MOJO The official biography of former Big Country frontman chronicling his career highs and...

Go back into the Jungle with these further adventures of The Brian Jonestown Massacre during the heady 1990s. A companion piece to the acclaimed cult classic memoir, In the Jingle Jangle Jungle, this is a return ticket to the San Francisco music underground during its last pre-internet gasp of the California Wild West.

Brought to you by Penguin. With his shag haircut and white Stratocaster guitar Jeff Beck was an icon. Yet somehow, he maintained the ineffable low-profile cool of a cult hero - gliding through six decades of musical trends with nary a lapse in taste. In his illustrious career Beck won eight...

Michala Petri er international, verdenskendt blokfløjtevirtuos. Hun var såkaldt vidunderbarn, debuterede som 11-årig, forlod skolen efter 4. klasse og pendlede til Tyskland for at påbegynde studier dér. Hendes mor var på mange måder forud for sin tid og satte som effektiv coach dagligdagen og studierne i system, og Michalas ungdom var fokuseret på sund livsstil, musikuddannelsen og en solistisk karriere. I en tilværelse med konstant rejseaktivitet, succes og ansvar blev erfaringerne fra musikken hendes guide, og hun finder stadig gennem den en kilde til viden og livsfylde.