Music reviews and criticism

Now in paperback, the definitive anthology from a writer who set the standard for newspaper pop-music criticism (The Philadelphia Inquirer), the New York Times first chief pop music critic and Rolling Stone contributor Robert Palmer.

NPR Best Books of 2017In this sweeping history of popular music in the United States, NPR’s acclaimed music critic examines how popular music shapes fundamental American ideas and beliefs, allowing us to communicate difficult emotions and truths about our most fraught social issues, most notably sex and race.

You have a passion for making beautiful music, but when it comes to understanding and speaking the musical language, you need a little help.

A military wife must reveal a painful secret to her devoted husband in this heartwarming novel of family, love, and forgiveness.

Das Buch entführt den Leser auf eine faszinierende Reise durch die facettenreiche Welt der Musik, von ihren Ursprüngen bis zu ihrer vielfältigen Entwicklung.

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Die Sai Symphony ist ein symphonisches interkulturelles Werk in fünf Sätzen über 90 Minuten für Klassisches Orchester, Chor und indische sowie afrikanische Solisten.

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility.

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility.

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility.

The Story of Chamber Music is a non-fiction book written by Nicholas Kilburn and published in 1923.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility.

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility.

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility.

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility.

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility.

In The Singing Irish, Michael Alan Anderson brings to life the rich history and traditions of the Notre Dame Glee Club.

One of the music world’s pre-eminent critics takes a fresh and much-needed look at the day Dylan “went electric” at the Newport Folk Festival, timed to coincide with the event’s fiftieth anniversary.

"e;A music-snob's dream come true .

Even savvy organisations can make big mistakes, like expending precious resources of time, money and energy to repair a leader's weaknesses, only to achieve mediocrity.

Co-founder of Rhino Records, Harold Bronson, tells his story.

"e;Womack and Kruppa present a thorough history of Harrison and Clapton's songmaking and recording sessions.

Journalist Kathy Iandoli'sGod Save the Queens is the "e;rigorous, insightful, and authoritative .

Simon Doonan's memoir pays homage to Lou Reed's groundbreaking glam rock album Transformer, recalling its influence on his coming of age and coming out.

Sounding the Color Line explores how competing understandings of the U.

An in-depth exploration of the style and influence of Pat Metheny, a truly distinctive musical voice of our time.

"e;Indispensable [reading] about the feminine journey through a man's world"e;-USA TodayAn intimate look at the lives of our most celebrated female musicians-and their challenges with fame-from a legendary music journalistOver four decades, Lisa Robinson has made a name for herself as a celebrated journalist in a business long known for its boys' club mentality.

"e;Womack and Kruppa present a thorough history of Harrison and Clapton's songmaking and recording sessions.

A companion book to the PBS documentary series exploring the history of the blues and its contribution to American culture and music worldwide.