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Laura Nyro (1947-1997) was one of the most significant figures to emerge from the singer-songwriter boom of the 1960s. She first came to attention when her songs were hits for Barbra Streisand, The ……続きを見る

The prevailing wisdom is that, in 1977, punk rock killed prog – presumably by drowning it in spittle. But is this really true? Absolutely not! Prog didn’t just survive what turned out to be the shor……続きを見る

When Ashley Hutchings broke away from Fairport Convention in 1969, he recruited two musical duos to form Steeleye Span. They didn’t seem to agree about very much at all. This fractious group implode……続きを見る

This book charts all of the albums which feature The Chic Organisation, helmed by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. As well as records under the Chic name, the duo also wrote, produced and played on……続きを見る

‘Status Quo? All their songs sound the same and they only know three chords’ Really? This retrospective of one of Britain’s most successful bands takes this lazy criticism and puts it to the sword. ……続きを見る

The The was always a personal project for songwriter Matt Johnson. Started in 1979, when Johnson was a teenager, the post-punk outfit became central to the political and personal pop of the 1980s. N……続きを見る

The Incredible String Band evoke love and devotion to all those who fall under their spell. Their world is not ours, but a land of mythical creatures and fey beings. This book looks at all their rec……続きを見る

There were many very different bands in progressive rock’s ‘golden age’ of the 1970s. Some tended toward symphonic grandeur, others towards jazz fusion, and yet others ploughed the more immediate en……続きを見る

If you’re a passionate Swiftie who wants to know EVERYTHING about your favorite iconーespecially her musicーthis luxuriously illustrated deep dive should take center stage. Featuring fresh insights ……続きを見る

Überraschende Innenansichten Mehr als 100 Millionen verkaufte Tonträger belegen die atemberaubende Weltkarriere von Depeche Mode und ihrem Songwriter Martin Gore. Nach einer solchen sah es zunächst ……続きを見る

Everybody knows the hits! Here, the author takes you further into artist's catalogs to reveal great songs you may not have heard. They may be called deep tracks or album tracks. Whatever they are ca……続きを見る

Linda Ronstadt is one of the most important women in the history of popular music. Starting her solo career in 1969, she redefined what a music superstar could be by expanding her repertoire from he……続きを見る

For a few short years in the 1970s, the unique music of Focus entertained the world. Built around the prodigious instrumental talents of Dutch masters Jan Akkerman (guitar) and Thijs van Leer (keybo……続きを見る

Roy Harper must be one of Britain’s most undervalued rock musicians and songwriters. For over fifty years, he has produced a series of innovative albums of consistently outstanding quality, putting ……続きを見る

‘In the beginning,’ Billy Joel entertained Long Island locals with The Hassles and Attila before forging a solo career in 1971. One year later, the singer-songwriter-pianist captivated college stude……続きを見る

"Building Emotional Resilience Creatively" serves as your guide to transforming challenges into opportunities for growth. Explore a holistic approach to emotional resilience with creative therapies,……続きを見る

A chronicle of the rise and development of a unique musical form.Inducted into the Blues Foundation's Blues Hall of Fame under its original title Walking to New Orleans, this fascinating history foc……続きを見る

This book presents a slice of the American songbook from 1920 to 2020, with the author recommending 365 of the best recordings of lesser-known standards and sambas of the period. From Whose Baby Are……続きを見る

TEORIA MUSICAL APLICADA 6 em 1: A síntese definitiva das técnicas e conceitos essenciais para músicos e compositores. Entre em um mundo onde a teoria musical se transforma em verdadeira arte, onde c……続きを見る

Discover the untold stories of women in choral music. This comprehensive guide highlights the lives and works of over 200 women choral composers, spanning diverse time periods and cultures. Explore ……続きを見る

Of all the British bands that rose to fame in rock’s golden age, Nektar remain the most mysterious and least documented. Because they chose to base themselves in West Germany, commentators in their ……続きを見る

Bob Dylan is the magician who sprinkled poetic fairy dust onto the popular music of the early sixties. His songwriting sparked a revolution and changed rock music forever. The diminutive poet/singer……続きを見る

Green Day are one of rock history’s greatest and most successful bands. Singer/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tré Cool have been together creating rock music with a ……続きを見る

Exploding onto the late 1960s scene, The Stooges were a bunch of misfit Mid-Western delinquents, and their charismatic frontman, Iggy Pop, was a performer extraordinaire. Confrontational and theatri……続きを見る

When Yes ran into problems recording their tenth album in Paris at the end of 1979, it was almost the end. Yet in the 80s, the band rallied, firstly as part of an unlikely collaboration with new wav……続きを見る

Traversing power metal, acoustic introspect and finally settling on their breakthrough cinematic sound, Finnish heavyweights Nightwish are the leading name in the sumptuous world of symphonic metal.……続きを見る

Sheffield in the late-1970s was isolated from what was happening in London in the same way that Liverpool had been in 1963. A unique generation of electro-experimental groupings evolved in the forme……続きを見る

Scopri come trasformare la tua passione per la musica in una carriera di successo con "Professione musicista: Strategie per crescere e farsi notare -Espandi la tua influenza, rafforza il tuo brand e……続きを見る

Are you ready to reclaim your voice, unleash your inner song and truly belong? In a world that often demands we dim our light, Earth Roots Sing is both a fierce and tender invitation to rediscover t……続きを見る

Navigating the Modern Music Industry by Janie Jennings The music industry has changed more in the past twenty years than in the century before it. Streaming platforms, digital distribution, and soci……続きを見る