How does one pay homage to A Tribe Called Quest? The seminal rap group brought jazz into the genre, resurrecting timeless rhythms to create masterpieces such as The Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders. Seventeen years after their last album, they resurrected themselves with an intense, socially conscious record, We Got It from Here ... Thank You 4 Your Service, which arrived when fans needed it most, in the aftermath of the 2016 election. Poet and...

The crowd sways to the melodic strumming of a bossa nova guitarist. A vocalist belts out lyrics that blend English and Spanish. Couples dance to salsa's syncopated rhythms. These are the sounds of Latin music. Before Latin music exploded into the mainstream in the 1990s, it was on the sidelines of American pop. Ritchie Valens fused Latin dance music with rock. Julio Iglesias popularized Latin ballads in the United States. And Gloria Estefan was the...

A Pitchfork Best Music Book of 2019: A look at what the beloved pop singer meant to fans, written with "nostalgic affection and astute critical thinking" (Los Angeles Times). In the '60s and '70s, America's music scene was marked by raucous excess, reflected in the tragic overdoses of young superstars such as Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. At the same time, the uplifting harmonies and sunny lyrics that propelled Karen Carpenter and her brother,...

Presents a history of country music in the United States, profiles the genre's most notable past and present stars, and features must-have song and album suggestions.

A rockin' goblin has Ellie the guitar fairie's instrument, and he won't give it up without a fight! Can Rachel, Kirsty, and Ellie outsmart this guitar star?

Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen the Magic Fairies' magic instruments and music everywhere is out of tune. Now they plan to use Sadie's magic saxophone in the talent contest and it's up to Rachel and Kirsty to save their fairy friends.

"An excellent new biography" of the influential songwriter that showcases his renowned humor and musical genius (The Telegraph). With a range that spans the lyrical, heartfelt songs "Angel from Montgomery," "Sam Stone," and "Paradise" to the classic country music parody "You Never Even Called Me by My Name," John Prine is a songwriter's songwriter. Across five decades, he's created critically acclaimed albums-John Prine (one of Rolling Stone's 500...

Introduces the reader to Latin music and includes music activities that will immerse children in musical tradition.

Over one long, languid summer Edna Pontellier, fettered by marriage and motherhood, becomes acquainted with Robert Lebrun. As the days shorten and the temperature begins to drop Edna succumbs to Robert's devotion. But in the thrall of this ever-strengthening desire Edna begins to realise the true extent of her psychological, social and sexual confinement and its devastating consequences for her future. This tender, brilliant, and seductive novel is...