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This sensitive study is a historical, cultural, and musical exploration of Christian religious music among the Logooli of Western Kenya. It describes how new musical styles developed through contact with popular radio and other media from abroad and became markers of the Logooli identity and culture. Jean Ngoya Kidula narrates this history of a community through music and religious expression in local, national, and global settings. The book is generously...
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When socialism collapsed in Tanzania, the government-controlled music industry gave way to a vibrant independent music scene. Alex Perullo explores the world of the bands, music distributors, managers, and clubs that attest to the lively and creative music industry in Dar es Salaam. Perullo examines the formation of the city's music economy, considering the means of musical production, distribution, protection, broadcasting, and performance. He exposes...
43) Hymns Plus
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This book contains Twelve Hymns Plus Additional Verses written by the author of this book as inspired by GOD ALMIGHTY, to further and deepen the worship experience, enlightened and ignited by these
traditional hymns.
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With their era-defining music and instantly recognisable look, Chic's reputation as pioneers of disco has endured long after the movement itself.
After their initial success in the 1970s with classics such as Good Times, Le Freak and I Want Your Love, Chic disbanded in 1983, with founding members Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards becoming in-demand producers. After Edwards tragic early passing in 1996, Nile Rodgers involvement in Daft Punk's 2013...
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Anita Pallenberg, instantly recognisable as a member of The Rolling Stones' rock 'n' roll circus in the Sixties and Seventies, was no docile groupie. Fluent in four languages, she partied with the jet set in Rome, met Warhol, Ginsberg and Ferlinghetti in New York, was at home with London's leading lights of popular culture and went on to star in over a dozen films, perhaps most notably in Performance.
A German-Italian rebel and social phenomenon,...
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"Celia Cruz - The Defiant Voice of Afro-Cuban Music" is a riveting tribute to the life, legacy, and indomitable spirit of one of Latin music's most celebrated icons. This biography captures the essence of Celia Cruz's journey - from her humble beginnings in Havana's vibrant neighborhoods to her ascent as the undisputed "Queen of Salsa."Using a rich tapestry of different sources, the author paints a vivid portrait of Cruz as not just a musical sensation...
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Stefan Kisielewski (1911-1991) the dissident Polish writer and composer in his own words - but translated so that English readers can discover for themselves Kisiel's insightful, witty and provocative opinions on Debussy, jazz, Moniuszko, 'musical Marxism' and much else including his own music of course.
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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 Wilson, and their years working with Berry Gordy at the legendary Motown Records.
With era-defining number ones like 'I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)'...
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The Beatles Bibliography: A New Guide to the Literature Volume 1 (2012) and Volume II (2013) brings together the first two annotated bibliographies about the Beatles from 1964 through 2013. The 3,000+ titles include books, magazine and newspaper articles, and songbooks and is the most comprehensive collection of of writings about the group to date. Each title has bibliographic entry information and most are thoroughly annotated by recognized scholars...
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The original edition of this revered and authorised Queen biography explored every aspect of the legendary group's career from inception to 1992. Newly revised and updated with cooperation and insight from Brian May and Roger Taylor – and drawing on exclusive interviews with the bandmembers – this book completes the story of the Mercury era and the immediate years after his death.
With numerous extra photographs and a new Foreword from Brian...
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The only book to consider Oi! as a distinct genre within punk rock, What Have We Got? is the story of a musical movement that became a national concern in the eighties and still divides opinion today.
Drawing on new interviews with Sham 69, Angelic Upstarts, Cockney Rejects, Crown Court, Lion's Law, The Templars and many more, Simon Spence considers the genre's inception and noble intentions, how it fell into infamy, and where it lies now.
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Ian Hunter's fifty-year-long career and extensive repertoire of percipient, creative songs have earned him a reputation as a true rock phenomenon. This first part of a two-volume, authorised biography charts Ian's unique musical journey from his formative rock 'n' roll years to his commercial success as the face and voice of legendary Seventies British band, Mott the Hoople.
Featuring insider accounts of the group's roller coaster ride and international...
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Pride, Pop and Politics charts the development of gay culture and the rise of LGBTQ politics in the UK, from the formation of the Gay Liberation Front to the present day, through the music that provided the soundtrack.
Fifty years on from Britain's first Pride march, the long road to LGBT equality continues. Through protest songs and gay club nights, street theatre activism and fundraising concerts, the performing arts have played an influential...
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Eva Cassidy's story is one of the most compelling and poignant in recent music history. In this thoughtful and probing biography, Johan Bakker explores her brief performing career and the fame that only came after her death at the age of 33.
A local performer, Eva Cassidy's performance in Iceland was the closest she ever got to Europe. Yet her music has touched millions across the world. Her posthumously released albums, Imagine, Songbird, Simply...
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The Devil Prefers Mozart is the first comprehensive collection of Anthony Burgess's writings about music. In this extensive compilation of essays and reviews, he covers a vast range of musical topics, from the hurdy-gurdy to Beatlemania and the Sex Pistols, with Burgess's love of English music represented by writings on Elgar, Holst, and Delius. There are essays on Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Berlioz and Wagner and other great composers from Monteverdi...
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(Banjo). This collection contains tab for Earl's banjo breaks, intros and tags, plus complete banjo instrumental transcriptions for over 80 tunes spanning his recording career. It also includes recording references and tuning and capo info for each piece. The presentation of the songs follows the format in the world's best-selling banjo method, Earl Scruggs and the 5-String Banjo. Songs include: Bugle Call Rag * Can the Circle Be Unbroken (Will the...
57) A Year in Nagasaki' and Other Adventurous and Original Scores Arranged for a Variety of Ensembles
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This thoroughly compelling and accomplished collection of scores is intended for artists who are unafraid to explore new sonic territories. Though essentially tonal and quite listenable, these bold, adventurous works create an immersive, sometimes overwhelming sonic experience of unconventional textures, harmonies, and forms. From the lush, atmospheric writing for harp, voice, and strings in 'A Year in Nagasaki' to the complex rhythms, cascading runs,...
58) Flapper With a Migraine' and Twenty-Four Other Original Scores Arranged for a Variety of Ensembles
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Take a captivating musical odyssey through this eclectic collection of 25 original compositions. The varied arrangements explore a wealth of combinations incorporating everything from voice to harp, guitar, flute, piano, strings, and even the enchanting glass harmonica. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a student of a particular instrument, this rich tapestry of classical, contemporary, and cinematic pieces will inspire and challenge in equal...
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Step into the dynamic world of contemporary jazz-funk with Andrew D. Gordon's latest masterpiece, "100 Ultimate Jazz-Funk Grooves for Guitar." Renowned for his expertise in jazz and funk music, Gordon brings forth a comprehensive collection, offering a wealth of inspiration and exploration for guitarists.As a distinguished composer, educator, and performer, Andrew D. Gordon is celebrated for his ability to seamlessly weave intricate jazz harmonies...
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Get the Summary of Jinger Vuolo's Becoming Free Indeedin 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Becoming Free Indeed" by Jinger Vuolo is a memoir that chronicles her journey from growing up in the public eye on reality television to finding her own path of faith and freedom. Jinger reflects on her life, starting from her childhood fears and her family's adherence to the conservative Christian values taught by Bill Gothard....
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