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The History of and Listening to Blues Music is your essential beginner’s guide to exploring one of the most powerful and influential genres in music history. Whether you're curious about the soulful roots of the blues, want to discover iconic artists like Robert Johnson and B.B. King, or are eager to dive into modern blues revival, this comprehensive guide has you covered. Packed with engaging chapters on the origins of the blues, key subgenres like Delta and Chicago blues, essential listening lists, and practical tips on collecting records and attending live shows, this book is perfect ...

Why do three Gospels tell the same story—yet speak with such distinct voices? For centuries, scholars, pastors, and Bible readers alike have wrestled with the mystery of the Synoptic Gospels. How can Matthew, Mark, and Luke echo each other so closely and yet diverge so profoundly in theology, style, and emphasis? This book confronts that enigma with academic rigor and spiritual depth—offering a guide not just to understanding the Gospels, but to seeing the life of Jesus through three inspired lenses. Behind the familiar verses lies a complex literary and theological tapestry. In The ...

In Tearing Down the Orange Curtain, journalists Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn explore the trajectory of punk and ska from their humble beginnings to their peak popularity years, where their cultural impact could be felt in music around the world. Delving deep into the personal and professional lives of bands like Social Distortion, The Adolescents, The Offspring, and their ska counterparts No Doubt, Sublime, Reel Big Fish, Save Ferris, and more, this book gives listeners a deeper look into the very human stories of these musicians.

Unleash Your Inner Swiftie with 101 Facts About Taylor Swift: A Swiftie’s Ultimate Adventure Through Her Music, Life, and 2025 Journey! Get ready for the ultimate Swiftie adventure, packed with 101 incredible facts and fun activities that let you dive into Taylor Swift’s dazzling world! This vibrant book, perfect for fans aged 8 and up, takes you on a magical journey through Taylor’s life—from her Christmas tree farm days to her record-breaking Eras Tour and her latest 2025 moments. Grab your colors, pens, and imagination, because this book is yours to make your own! Write, draw, ...

A courtroom sketch shows Casandra “Cassie” Ventura on the witness stand, facing an intense cross-examination. Dressed in a tailored pinstriped suit, the 38-year-old singer sits visibly pregnant – eight-and-a-half months along – as she recounts the darkest moments of her relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs . It is Friday, May 16, 2025, Cassie’s fourth straight day of testimony in Combs’ federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial, and the atmosphere in the Manhattan courtroom crackles with tension. Cassie’s voice trembles at times, but she remains determined. Her ...

Are you a Livie who screams every word to “drivers license,” danced through the GUTS World Tour, or can’t get enough of Olivia Rodrigo’s heartfelt anthems? Then 101 Facts About Olivia Rodrigo: My Journey with Olivia’s Heartfelt Rise to Fame in 2025 is the must-have book for you! Written by superfan Emma Livie Parker, this passion project is your ultimate guide to Olivia’s incredible journey, packed with 101 fascinating facts that every fan needs to know. From her Disney days on Bizaardvark to her chart-topping albums SOUR and GUTS, this book dives deep into Olivia’s world with...

Explore the mind and mastery of Vinnie Colaiuta—one of the most respected drummers in modern music history. From his early days in a Pennsylvania neighborhood to his breakthrough moment with Frank Zappa, and onward to iconic collaborations with Sting, Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock, and countless others, this definitive biography captures the depth, discipline, and creative fire that have made Vinnie the drummer’s drummer. Through exclusive insights into historic sessions, live performances, gear innovations, and the evolution of groove itself, this book reveals how one drummer reshaped ...

Music is the greatest gift given by the God to human, only music can explain what is quiet and screnity. Equal temperament consummates the gift. On the road to have this greatest gift, human made unremitting explorations in pursuing the best harmony of music till the 12-tone equal temperament was invented by a Chinese named Zhu Zaiyu in 1581.Contents of the Book: Chapter I Introduction Chapter II Exploration by the West to Equal-Tone Temperament Chapter III The Exploration by the Chinese to Equal TemperamentChapter IV The Invention of 12-Tone Equal TemperamentChapter IV Extraordinary ...

El Estepario Siberiano: Drumming in the Wild tells the remarkable true story of Jorge Garrido, the Spanish-born percussionist who transformed personal obsession into global acclaim. From relentless practice sessions in a spare bedroom to electrifying viral videos filmed in remote Siberian landscapes, Jorge’s journey defies convention. This in-depth biography explores his unorthodox hybrid technique—melding classical precision, metal intensity, and instinctive groove—while tracing the emotional highs and lows that fueled his art. Readers will discover how cultural clashes at ...

Motown Music for Beginners: How to Discover the History and Sound of America's Soulful Legacy is your essential guide to understanding, appreciating, and collecting the soul-stirring sounds of Motown. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the genre, this book takes you deep into the heart of the music that defined a generation and continues to inspire artists today. Explore the powerful story of Motown’s founding by Berry Gordy, meet the legendary artists who shaped its golden age, and uncover the contributions of the unsung heroes behind the scenes. Learn how Motown changed ...

Este libro explora lo que Jim Morrison dejó fuera del escenario: su voz interior, su cuerpo como instrumento, su relación salvaje y lúcida con el lenguaje. A través de una lectura íntima y sin concesiones, se reconstruye el recorrido poético de quien escribió no para brillar, sino para no apagarse. Una invitación a descubrir su obra escrita como si aún respirara. Para quienes buscan más que fechas o anécdotas: una vibración que sigue viva.

This book is the first to explain, in clear and concise language, the anatomy and mechanics of the mysterious and complex bodily system we call the voice. Beautifully illustrated with more than 100 detailed images, Anatomy of the Voice guides voice teachers and students, vocal coaches, professional singers and actors, and anyone interested in the voice through the complex landscape of breathing, larynx, throat, face, and jaw.

Bob Dylan arrived in New York one winter morning in 1961. His music and spirit would go on to capture the hearts and minds of a generation, but what no one knew then was that, like so many before him, Dylan was concealing his Jewish origins. For Harry Freedman, Dylan’s roots are the key to grasping how this complete unknown burst onto the scene and reinvented not only himself, but popular music. The instinct for escape and reinvention has defined Dylan’s long career.

Rita Marley se casou com Bob Marley quando eles tinham vinte e poucos anos e esteve ao lado do astro da música jamaicana durante sua meteórica ascensão à fama. No Woman No Cry é um relato sem meias palavras sobre a vida de uma mulher incrível, casada com um dos músicos mais conhecidos e amados de todos os tempos.

Carter Beauford: The Groove Architect is the definitive biography of one of the most influential drummers of the modern era. From his gospel roots in Charlottesville to the global stages with Dave Matthews Band, Carter Beauford redefined live rock drumming with ambidextrous innovation, jazz-informed phrasing, and unmatched musical sensitivity. This in-depth, research-driven narrative takes readers behind the kit and into the studio, across legendary tours and iconic recordings, through moments of creative tension and teaching triumphs. Spanning four decades of performance, recording, and ...

How to Get Started Learning About the History of and Listening to Rockabilly Music: A Beginner’s Guide to the Roots, Revival, and Retro Style Step into the world of vintage rhythm, classic guitars, and rebel style with this ultimate beginner’s guide to rockabilly music and culture. Whether you're just discovering the genre or deepening your appreciation for its retro charm, this book offers everything you need to get started. Explore the fascinating history of rockabilly from its 1940s and 1950s roots through its modern revival. Discover the artists who shaped the sound, from Elvis ...

This boo is the third publication of Holiness Revival Ministry World wide. It deals with Holiness in Christian Worship and Ministry. It explores the book of Psalms to show how praises, Instrumental music and worship can be rendered to God in the Beauty of Holiness. The Author emphasises that Christian Ministers should be Holy in life and character and should operate their ministries according to bible stanadard. In view of truth, Righteousness and Holiness in Christian worrship and ministry, the book among other issues examines: 1: Worship Activities in Old Testament Assembly 2: David’s ...

With more than four decades working in almost every aspect of Nashville's music scene—attorney, educator, and industry professional Vince Wilcox lays out the basics of the business in a way that’s engaging and inspiring. You’ll get an up-to-date overview of today’s marketplace as well as an insider’s view of how the money flows.The resource is organized into three modules: 1) Making & Marketing Records, 2) Writing & Publishing Songs, and 3) Managing & Booking Artists, with each module divided into subsections by topic. Each topic contains answers to dozens of practical questions, ...

You know all about Son House and Muddy Waters, but have you ever heard of Eraserhead Morgan? Lester “Proudfoot” Jackson? Hootin’ Jack Wilson? Probably not, because technically they never existed. The fact that they’re imaginary does not mean that their stories aren’t worth sharing. Obscure Early Bluesmen (Who Never Existed) helps to fill in the gaps left by music historians who refuse to acknowledge the important role played by fictional performers. Inside this book, you’ll find accounts of seventeen entertainers who, had they existed, may very well have had some impact on ...

'In Never schetst Astley zijn eigen merkwaardige rise and fall and rise, deels als ooggetuigenverslag van de eigthies-popcultuur, deels als muzikale zedenschets van het digitale tijdperk.' OOR 'Ik had me met beroemd zijn niet erg op mijn gemak gevoeld, maar ná het beroemd zijn wist ik niet wat ik met mezelf aan moest. Oppervlakkig gezien was ik enorm opgelucht dat ik van de hele toestand af was. Het was alsof ik vrijgelaten was.