Composers and songwriters

From beloved entertainer Omarion comes a profound redefinition of what it means to live a good liferevealing The King of Unbothereds secrets to wholeness, love, and the power of choosing joy.

The Glen Campbell story is one of exceptional musical talent, a glittering career and a frequently disturbed personal life.

The narrative of Tumult!

Vincenzo Bellini on Stage and Screen, 1935-2020 offers nine case studies of the history of Vincenzo Bellini's operas on stage, on screen, and in sound, video and performance art.

Der kleine Pianist spielt und singt Jahreszeitenlieder.

Noel Gallagher is as well-known for his singer-song writing talent as he is for his controversial, outspoken statements and his tempestuous relationships.

Choice 2025 Outstanding Academic TitleThe first-ever book to tell the stories of over 300 inspiring women who wrote Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals that Publishers Weekly calls "e;an exhaustive tribute to women whose contributions to Broadway musical history have often been overlooked.

Los lieder ocupan un lugar de importancia relativa en la obra de W.

Frühstück mit Giora - Im Juli 2012 hatte ich das Privileg, den großen Klarinettisten und Instrumentalsolisten der Klezmer-Musik Giora Feidman in Bad Staffelstein, Oberfranken, zu treffen.

This long overdue examination of Carole King offers her legions of fans the chance to see how her work has developed over time, understand what her music means to other contemporary performers, and grasp its significance in American music at large.

Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, in the enormous diversity of his activities, is arguably the most complete musician of all time.

A discussion of White Limozeen, from Dolly's self-fashioning to a rigorous critique of her genre.

Julian Budden, one of the world's foremost scholars of Italian opera and author of a monumental three-volume study of Verdi's works, now offers music lovers a major new biography of one of the giants of Italian opera, Giacomo Puccini.

All Music Guide's Stephen Thomas Erlewine has written, Even when he was out of fashion in the '80s and '90s, it was clear that Bowie was one of the most influential musicians in rock, for better or worse.

Drawing on a deep and long-term first-hand engagement with major labels in the early years of the 21st century, this book sheds new light 'behind the scenes', at a time of drastic and far-reaching transformation.

The instant Sunday Times bestseller'A straight-talking yet frequently astonishing memoir' - The Times'A book as idiosyncratic as it is nostalgic' - The ObserverWhen 'Never Gonna Give You Up' propelled Rick Astley into the pop stratosphere, it irrevocably changed his life.

The diva - a central figure in the landscape of contemporary popular culture: gossip-generating, scandal-courting, paparazzi-stalked.

';The mother of contemporary Christian music - Excerpt from The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music, Sept.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in MemoirOne of The New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st CenturyA deeply moving memoir about growing up in the 90s, written in the wake of the senseless killing of a beloved friend.

Leonard Cohen and the Apostle Paul might be imagined as brothers with wildly different characters but a strong family resemblance.

Bobby Womack was born on 4 March 1944, and died on 27 June 2014, aged 70.

Des etudes de comptabilite, une formation de journaliste territorial a l'ESJ de Lille, Pascal Leray a fait sa carriere dans la Fonction publique territoriale.

Synesthesia is a fascinating phenomenon which has captured the imagination of scientists and artists alike.

Desde el fin de la primaria, llamaban con alarmante frecuencia a mi madre, que jamas concurria y enviaba a alguna de sus hermanas.

Originally published in 1963 and with a foreword by Yehudi Menuhin, this book begins with a study of the historical scene and the conditions under which Bach and his player colleagues lived, wrote and worked.

Charles Fox has composed more than 100 motion picture and television scores, among them the themes of many iconic series, including Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Love, American Style, and Love Boat.

Edgy, witty, and opinionated critical analysis of "e;classic rock"e; in the 21st century, discussing everything from modern remixes of classic albums (why?

Ruth Etting (1897-1978) was among the most important performers of the early 20th century.

Forty years after his tragic death, this homage to Marc Bolan pays tribute to one of the pioneers of the glam rock movement.

Rund 45 Jahre hat es gedauert, bis ich mich entschloss, meine geschriebenen Gedichte, Gedanken und Essays zu veröffentlichen.

This book uniquely repositions the Sex Pistols as not just musical revolutionaries but also as inheritors of London's centuries-old subculture of the crowd.

Navigate the eccentricities and literary associations at the heart of Robert Schumann's piano music with this short and practical guide.

Illuminates how Bowies music, personas, and personal struggles reflect core Gnostic principles and the quest for awakening Details the influence of Jungian psychology, shamanic traditions, and esoteric philosophy on Bowies artistic evolution and spiritual practice Unveils the mystery of Bowies enigmatic Blackstar death ceremony, a Gnostic ritual of cosmic communionThe Occult Davie Bowie is a unique study of David Bowies journey from a traumatic childhood in post-war Britain to his emergence as a global icon.

'From the beginning to not quite the end.

Gorillaz were, from the very beginning, as much conceptual art as they were a musical group.

This account of Melbourne porno-grindcore band Blood Duster's 1993 debut album Fisting the Dead positions the "e;pure evil filth"e; album as a subcultural object at odds with Australia's cosmopolitanism.

Die menschlichen Dramen hinter der klassischen MusikgeschichteKlassische Musik ist voller Dramen, Leidenschaft und Politik.

Scriabin: pianist, thinker, symbolist, radical, romantic, and often misunderstood composer - immerse yourself in his mystical world and develop an informed interpretation of his piano works.