Titoli in Compositori e musicisti

FEATURING AN EXCLUSIVE NEW INTERVIEW WITH SIR PAUL McCARTNEY 'An astonishing amount of research' NEW YORK TIMES 'An easy and addictive read' MOJO ★★★★★ THE TELEGRAPH 'Meticulously [and] lovingly told in this delightful history' JANN WENNER Persuasive, captivating and bursting with...

Udo Lindenberg wird achtzig. In „Udo Fröhliche" durchmisst Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre acht Jahrzehnte Udo-Universum und buchstabiert das Lindenberg-Alphabet von Alkohol über Cello und Fernweh, Rollschuhe, Hotel und Hut bis zur Zigarre. Biografische Kurzgeschichten über einen Mann, der die Bundesrepublik und ihre Sprache verändert hat – durch seine Musik, vor allem aber durch sein gnadenlos unprätentiöses Menschsein. Aus großer Nähe, kundig, witzig und scharfsinnig erzählt. Lindenbergs Leben ist eine sagenhafte Heldenreise.

Bloomsbury presents Attack of the Monster Musical by Adam Abraham, read by Christopher Ragland. How many hit musicals are based on films that were shot in two days at a budget of $30,000? The answer is one: Little Shop of Horrors. Roger Corman's monster movie opened in 1960, played the midnight...

This “exquisite” (Salon) and “astonishing” (The New York Times) dual biography by acclaimed journalist Jim Windolf dives into the surprisingly supportive, occasionally rivalrous, and always fertile relationship between Bob Dylan and the Beatles, uncovering how they inspired and...

Folk musician, Broadway composer, and disability advocate Gaelynn Lea's warm, funny, poignant memoir is a love letter to every kind of body, to music, and to making it work––inviting us to embrace all of life's experiences with heart and determination. Read by the author and featuring...

The too-wild-to-believe story of how Mexico’s queen of pop became involved in a sex cult In 2000, an international manhunt was underway for Mexican superstar Gloria Trevi, her manager Sergio Andrade, and the young girls in their entourage. They had gone on the run after Trevi and Andrade were...

The story of African-American jazz musician Westray’s life journey – striving for knowledge, opportunity, acceptance and understanding.

Loin de l'image d'un Bach sérieux voire austère, découvrez un homme lumineux vu à travers les yeux de sa femme Anna-Magdalena et de sa ribambelle d'enfants. De son apprentissage passionné et insatiable de la musique à l'éducation musicale de ses enfants, on découvre non seulement un musicien, érigé en maître absolu, mais également un pédagogue et un père de famille attentif. La musique de Bach retentit comme le message d'espoir d'un homme habité par son art.

A rare, promotional-only interview recorded at AIR Studios in London in July 2005, featuring Paul McCartney in candid conversation about the creation of Chaos and Creation in the Backyard. In this revealing audio document, McCartney reflects on the thrill of creating music versus the vulnerability of releasing it, the "mystical" nature of songwriting, and how his voice and performance approach have evolved over time.

Live Forever raconte l'histoire de ce phénomène culturel : de Manchester aux stades du monde entier, de l'ivresse des débuts à la gloire planétaire, ce livre retrace la vie tumultueuse des frères Gallagher et de leur musique culte, tout en capturant l'esprit d'une époque à la charnière du millénaire. John Robb, journaliste emblématique et témoin privilégié de la britpop, nous livre de nombreuses anecdotes inédites.

From playing piano at the age of three to performing on some of the most iconic recordings ever made, Billy Preston reflects on a life shaped by faith, talent, and collaboration. He recalls touring with Little Richard, learning from Ray Charles, recording with Sam Cooke, and becoming a trusted musical presence during the final years of The Beatles.

From his early work with The Birthday Party to the future sounds of Ghosteen, Nick Cave has rewritten the language of rock ‘n’ roll. Darker with the Dawn uncovers the history and deeper meanings behind Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds’ most well-known songs from “Tupelo”, “The Mercy...

The first-ever insider account of the Shakur family, the iconic hip hop group THUG LIFE, and the life and death Tupac Shakur–written by Mopreme Shakur, the legendary rapper’s big brother and eldest son of Black liberation activist Mutulu Shakur.

An avant-garde pop album rich with tension and fear, 1980’s Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) marked a pivotal point in David Bowie’s career. Standing at the bleeding edge of the new decade between the experimental Berlin Trilogy (Low, Heroes, and Lodger) and 1983’s wildly successful...

Gunnar and Matthew Nelson reveal the untold stories of their upbringing from their iconic grandparents Ozzie and Harriet to their legendary father Ricky Nelson. What Happened To Your Hair? details their journey to not only hit #1 on the charts but also navigate one of the wildest careers in...

The Spirit of Ani is a captivating journey of intimate reflections with Ani DiFranco, a pathbreaking, highly original artist of our time. In this powerful collaborative work, the legendary folk-rock star and feminist icon is in conversation with author, artist, and cultural anthropologist Lauren Coyle Rosen. In these exchanges, Ani is remarkably open about her creativity, spirituality, personal experiences, and evolving consciousness. She is vulnerable and unapologetic, offering an unprecedented window into her fiercely prolific journeys.

It might seem odd—a punk band introducing poetry into someone's life. But what if this lyrical influence was the reason you became a writer in the first place? Days and Days weaves together two stories. One is a tale of friendship and self-discovery that occurs during a backpacking adventure...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! In his most personal work yet, Grammy Award–winning rapper 2 Chainz shares the spiritual journey behind his success, offering a raw, reflective, and deeply motivational meditation on the inner voice that’s guided him his whole life: God. Before he was 2...

Featuring three new songs from David Archuleta making their exclusive debut on this audiobook! A raw and powerful coming-out story from the beloved American Idol finalist traces David Archuleta’s journey from closeted Mormon teen to global pop star to openly queer man, revealing the hidden...

Fasten your seatbelts, darlings, it's been one helluva ride. 'If there's a more enthralling celebrity memoir out this year, I'll eat my bowler hat.' The Times '[A] high-kicking hoofer of a book.' Telegraph 'A heady brew of gossip, glamour and defiance.' Guardian 'Brilliant and bonkers' The...