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Transcultural Jazz: Israeli Musicians and Multi-Local Music Making studies jazz performance and composition through the examination of the transcultural practices of Israeli jazz musicians and their impact globally.

The Go-Go's debut album Beauty and the Beat was released on July 8, 1981. The album spent six weeks in the number one spot on the Billboard charts, produced two hit singles and sold more than two million copies making it one of the most successful debut albums of all time. Beauty and the Beat made the Go-Go's the first, and to date only, female band to have a number one album who not only wrote their own songs, but also played their own instruments.Beauty and the Beat is a ground-breaking album, but the Go-Go's are often overlooked when we talk about influential female musicians. The Go-Go's were a feminist band and Beauty and the Beat a call to arms that inspired generations of women. The band embraced the DIY spirit of Riot Grrrl before there was a Bikini Kill or a Bratmobile. Girls making music on their own terms didn't start with Courtney Love or Beyoncé or Billie Eilish, it started with the Go-Go's. It started with Beauty and the Beat.While they may have controlled their music, the Go-Go's couldn't control the misogyny of the music industry, media and fans. The sexist and tired stereotypes the Go-Go's experienced 40 years ago still exist today. The legacy of Beauty and the Beat is both a celebration of how the record inspired countless girls to make art and music on their own terms, but also a painful reminder of how little has changed in how female musicians are marketed, manipulated, and discarded.

Fire unge mænd drømmer om at blive berømte med deres rockband. De knokler i øvelokalet, men rejsen mod stjernerne er lang, og jagten på spillejob og en pladekontrakt sætter bandmedlemmernes tålmodighed på en hård prøve. Ydermere dukker skygger fra fortiden op og skaber interne diskussioner og mistillid, og efterhånden bliver lidt for meget sprut, one night stands, familieproblemer, præstationsangst og ensomhed faste følgesvende, mens gennembruddet lader vente på sig. NEXT STOP STJERNERNE er et underholdende og nostalgisk tilbageblik til tiden omkring årtusindskiftet, hvor der ikke var nogen vej uden om pladeselskaberne og airplay på Danmarks Radio, når et upcoming-band ville udgive musik.

BTS, also known as Bangtan Sonyeondan or 'Bulletproof Boy Scouts', are the breakthrough K-pop band. For the first time, this book tells the story of the Korean boy band with a global army of fans, who have propelled their heroes to the top of the charts all over the world.

Notable events, surprising nuggets and entertaining coincidences from music history - the perfect companion for any fan of popular music

"40 years of music writing from the frontline."

Electro swing is a relatively recent musical style and scene which combines the music of the swing era with that of the age of electronic dance music.

The use of historical recordings as primary sources is relatively well-established in both musicology and performance studies and has demonstrated how early recording technologies transformed ways in which musicians and audiences engaged with music.

Keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman is one of the most talented and influential musicians and composers to have graced the world of popular music.

When Freddie Bulsara arrived in England in 1964, fleeing with his family from a bloody revolution on the streets of his homeland Zanzibar, he already knew that he wanted to be a rock'n'roll star.

Once, there were four university students who started a rock band named after a firetruck.

"Horslips: arguably the greatest band in Irish rock music history. This five-piece band produced truly special, unique music in the 1970s. By joining literary craft and their cultural heritage with a fusion of traditionally inspired music with rock instrumentation, they created a genre of music which became known as Celtic Rock ."--

This unique, visually exciting look at the evolution of nightclubs across America and Europe since the 1960s reveals an unwavering truth about club culture-the one constant is change. Opening with the psychedelic haunts of the 1960s New York pop art scene and closing more than half a century later with the rise of post-club happenings, "Temporary Pleasure" shows how nightlife spaces have evolved to meet the needs of their generation, and how each generation was seeking something a little different from the one before. Each chapter focuses on a distinct phase and location: Italy's politically radical clubs of the '60s; New York City's disco scene; Detroit and Chicago's techno and house paradises; Ibiza's counterculture communal retreats; Britain's rave culture; and Berlin's techno scene. The clubs come to life in double-page spreads that feature specs and detailed profiles. Author John Leo Gillen offers his take on various important cultural, design, and architectural details, while numerous photographs offer their own vibey stories. The book features interviews with people who were involved in a number of the scenes included, from NYC disco mainstay DJ Justin Strauss to Ben Kelly, architect of Manchester's legendary venue The Haçienda. As the world emerges from its Covid-induced isolation, this celebration of crowded rooms, dance-worthy beats, and communal transcendence feels more important than ever.

'In the Spring of 1989, shortly after my twenty-seventh birthday, as I stood in the sleet at a bus stop in Colchester, it dawned on me that I had probably, all things considered, failed in my mission to become Sting. At least, for the time being.'Lost in Music is about growing up with pop music - about hearing it, buying it, loving it, and attempting to play it in public for money. A brilliant combination of the confessional and the unapologetic, this is a book for anyone who has ever treasured vinyl, or sung into a roll-on deodorant in front of the bedroom mirror and dreamed of playing Wembley.Praise for Lost in Music'Very, very funny . . . Giles Smith is a wonderful writer' Nick Hornby'A wonderfully funny pop-music memoir . . . You don't have to know who Nik Kershaw is to laugh out loud at the chapter about him' Sebastian Faulks, Spectator'One of the best books about music that you will ever read . . . It is impossible to read Lost in Music without laughing out loud' Daily Telegraph

For over fifty years, Bruce Springsteen has been on top of the Rock 'n' Roll stage with 20 studio albums - from his debut Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. to 2020's Letter to You - his a life dedicated to music-making and committed social commentary song-writing. This book examines every part of his musical career, discussing his influences and how his background shaped his songwriting. His albums have reflected deeply-felt passions and concerns, from the position of the American working man in The River and Nebraska, to deep personal relationships in Tunnel of Love; from the bleak vistas in Darkness on the Edge of Town to the anger of Born in the U.S.A. The book features rare memorabilia and images from Springsteen's career and includes features on the E Street Band who have been with him for the bulk of his recording and performing career. Guitarists Steven Van Zandt, Nils Lofgren, and Patti Scialfa, keyboardists Danny Federici and Roy Bittan, bassist Garry Tallent, drummer Max Weinberg, and saxophonist Clarence Clemons.

Elton John - Farewell, a masterfully crafted biography by Carolyn McHugh, takes the readers on an unforgettable journey through the life of the legendary musician. Published by Danann Media Publishing Limited in 2023, this book is a must-read for music enthusiasts and fans of Elton John. The book delves deep into the life and career of Elton John, offering a comprehensive look at his journey, his struggles, and his incredible success. The author, Carolyn McHugh, brilliantly captures the essence of Elton John's life, making the readers feel as if they are part of his journey. The book belongs to the genre of biographies, making it a perfect read for those who love to explore the lives of famous personalities. Published in March 2023, Elton John - Farewell, is a tribute to one of the greatest musicians of our time, offering a fascinating insight into his life and career. The book is published by Danann Media Publishing Limited, a publisher known for its high-quality biographies. Overall, Elton John - Farewell is a book that offers a perfect blend of entertainment and information, making it a must-read for everyone.

After the breakup of the Beatles in 1971, Paul McCartney formed Wings with his wife Linda on keyboards, ex-Moody Blues guitarist Denny Laine, and American session drummer Denny Seiwell. For ten dramatic and turbulent years, the band weathered the critics, endured drug busts, survived a harrowing recording session in Nigeria, changed drummers constantly, and produced a great deal of remarkable music. One of the most successful bands of the seventies--this post-Beatles years book tells the stories behind the #1 hits "Listen To What the Man Said," "My Love," "Band on the Run," "Jet," "With a Little Luck," and "Coming Up." Pete Chrisp reveals the band's inner dynamics and Paul's determination to pursue a new sound, the criticisms Linda initially got from fans and bandmates, and the character conflicts that kept the lineup changing. With a feature on Wings guitarist Henry McCullough, the book features a complete discography, a list of singles and albums also includes a treasure chest of Wings promotional material--album covers, posters, ads, and photos of the band on tour.

Produced on the fiftieth anniversary of David Bowie's album, and containing hundreds of photos and personal essays, Aladdin Sane 50 is the ultimate celebration of a musical masterpiece - and the most famous photograph in pop history.

A celebration of one of pop's longest reigning rebels. Since her breakthrough album, Missundaztood was released to critical acclaim in 2001 Pink has remained prolific, popular and consistently phenomenal.

As a boy, Tony Bennett knew he wanted to sing to make people happy. Tony kept music with him throughout his life -- at his job as a singing waiter, as a soldier in World War II, and in night clubs. In 1952, his first album was released, and almost overnight, Tony was a star! Tony Bennett is a singing legend, and his music still entertains people today.