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They called it the Devil's instrument — but its story is pure rebellion, art, and fire. From smoky Appalachian barn dances to royal concert halls, The Devil's Violin traces the wild, untamed history of one of humanity's most misunderstood instruments — the fiddle. Once banned, burned, and branded as sinful, the violin has been accused of everything from conjuring spirits to stealing souls. Yet through every century of suspicion, it became the heartbeat of folk music, the muse of virtuosos, and the symbol of musical defiance.

Dive deep into the life of Tupac Shakur—a cultural icon whose music and persona transcended the genre of hip-hop. 'The Chronicles Of TUPAC' is an insightful biography that chronicles the artistry, struggles, and triumphs of one of the most influential figures of our time. From his early beginnings in East Harlem to his rise as a global superstar, this audiobook uncovers the motivations and messages behind Tupac's powerful lyrics, shedding light on his role as a social commentator during tumultuous times.

'A whistle-stop tour de force with an expert guide . . . Pure fire.' Symeon Brown 'A smorgasbord of fascinating cameos . . . [Bardowell's] paid his dues, people, and now it's time to enjoy the fruits of what he's witnessed.' John Masouri, Echoes Magazine Dancehall isn't just music. It's a...

An intimate view into the life of Little Richard, the trailblazing artist who helped create rock 'n' roll out of the Black church traditions of the Jim Crow South—a rousing elegy for the Black church boy who harnessed his queerness to become one of the world’s great performers, even as he...

This audiobook examines the succession of events toward the potential standardization of the music for “The Star-Spangled Banner” from an initial letter to President Roosevelt in 1907 to the 1958 congressional hearings on the National Anthem, and the later work of the Swiss-Born American pianist, Rudolph Ganz. These events took place across five decades when a culture of public patriotism was especially pronounced for immigrant musicians.

La musica che abbiamo conosciuto e amato nel Novecento è ancora viva? Oppure ha già concluso il suo ciclo evolutivo, lasciando spazio a un nuovo, misterioso orizzonte? Gino Castaldo, uno dei più autorevoli critici musicali italiani, ci guida in un viaggio dentro la più potente mutazione del fenomeno musicale degli ultimi decenni, forse della sua intera storia, e prova a darle un nome. Una trasformazione che non riguarda solo i suoni, ma l'intero processo creativo, i modi di produzione, distribuzione e consumo.

Bloomsbury presents M Train written and read by Patti Smith. 'So honest and pure as to count as a true rapture' JOAN DIDION 'A poetic masterpiece' JOHNNY DEPP 'Our St John of the Cross, a mystic full of compassion' EDMUND WHITE 'A roadmap to my life', from the National Book Award-winning author...

Drawing on eighty-six interviews with key architects of this jazz renaissance and those who came before them—from Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia and Moses Boyd to Gilles Peterson, Courtney Pine and Cleveland Watkiss — Unapologetic Expression captures the radical spirit of a vital British musical movement.

At the time, it was unclear why the UK government targeted the Spiral Tribe travelling sound system. Even after arresting many key members and launching one of Britain's biggest court cases against them. Was it really because they were a marauding horde of anarcho-techno-pirates, their outlandish music calling a generation to rise up in rebellion against conservatism, convention, and even consensus reality?

Writing a comprehensive exploration of the top ten best rappers of all time is an exciting journey through hip-hop history, artistic impact, and individual contributions. Given the broad scope and rich depth of the genre, this book will present a blend of universally recognized legends alongside influential voices that have shaped the direction and culture of rap. . .

Watford Forever is the remarkable account of Elton John’s ownership of Watford FC, and its transformational journey to the top of the First Division under iconic manager Graham Taylor, who was, in the words of award-winning journalist John Preston, “as traditional as Elton was unconventional.” Inspiring, funny, and ultimately heartrending, this is a tribute to soccer’s unlikeliest duo as Elton and Taylor—a straight-talking former fullback with literally no interest in rock music—both beat the odds and their personal demons to save a club and a community.

From the founder of the Women of Rock Oral History Project, an exploration of women in the '90s rock scene, featuring original interviews with Liz Phair, Shirley Manson, Kristin Hersh, Donita Sparks, Tanya Donelly, members of Hole, Luscious Jackson, Veruca Salt, Babes in Toyland, and more In...

In diesem Hörbuch spreche ich über die Talking Heads, The Cure, den Sex Pistols und The Police. Wie die Bands zusammen gefunden haben oder gefunden wurden, wie durch Malcom McLaren Johnny Rotten und Sid Vicious bei den Sex Pistols. Wie zusammen kommen musste, um magisches zu schaffen, wie bei The Police. Oder wie sich anfänglich Robert Smith auf den Friedhöfen in und um Crawley mit seinem Notizbuch nachts herumschlich. Wie die Bands vom "Nobody" und underground status zu den größten Acts seiner Zeit wurden und auf Jahrzehnte die Musik Szene und andere Bands prägten.

Endlich – Dieses Hörbuch ist ein Muss für alle Liebhaber und Fans der größten Musikstars aller Zeiten. Zum aller ersten Mal werden Künstler- und Genre-übergreifend brisante unveröffentlichte Details über die größten Musik-Genies und deren Geheimnisse ihres Erfolges in einem Hörbuch präsentiert. Diese höchst intimen Geschichten nehmen den Leser mit auf eine Reise, die enthüllt, wie die erfolgreichsten Songs der Geschichte entstanden sind. Der Autor versteht es auf brillante Weise, den Hörer so einzubeziehen, dass er den Eindruck hat, selbst Teil des Geschehens zu sein.

The definitive, no-holds-barred oral history of 1990s alt-rock festival Lollapalooza―told by the musicians, roadies, and industry insiders who lived it—includes a foreword by Kim Thayil of Soundgarden! From the New York Times bestselling authors of Nothin’ But A Good Time. In Lollapalooza...

George Harrison met Muhammad Ali in 1964, when both men were on the cusp of worldwide fame. We Shook Up the World is the story of these two larger-than-life figures at a momentous time. A unique blend of biography and cultural history, this book goes to the very heart of the zeitgeist that each man inhabited and reinvented in profound and enduring ways.

The legendary lost manuscript of Grateful Dead co founder and primary lyricist Robert Hunter, written in the early 1960s—a wry, richly observed, and enlightening remembrance of “the scene” in Palo Alto that gave rise to an incredible partnership of Hunter and Jerry Garcia. “Strange to...

And the Roots of the Rhythm Remain is like no other. It shows how personalities, events and politics in Havana, Lagos, Buenos Aires, Soweto, Rio and Seville are as colourful and fascinating as anything that took place in Storyville, Harlem, Laurel Canyon or Liverpool. And, moreover, how jazz, r&b and rock 'n' roll would never have happened if it wasn't for sounds emanating from over the horizon and below the equator.

Uma viagem no mundo antigo do blues: como nasceu, as suas origens, o seu percurso no mundo. E depois muitas histórias e biografias sobre os seus protagonistas, brancos e negros, que contribuíram para criá-lo e para difundi-lo ao grande público.

L’uguaglianza, la fine delle guerre, la solidarietà, il rispetto per l’ambiente non sono soltanto i temi di cui ogni giorno, e con sempre più forza, si impara ora a discutere, ma anche ciò in cui Edoardo Bennato crede con forza e i valori che da sempre, con le sue canzoni, porta avanti. La sua discografia, infatti, può essere letta come un’antologia di spirito civico e un manuale di teoria e pratica della rivoluzione: attraverso il filtro giocoso e ironico delle sue storie, i suoi singoli più famosi.