"The definitive tale of the birthplace of rock and roll, Memphis Mayhem weaves the tale of the racial collision that led to a cultural, sociological, and musical revolution. Beginning with the 1870s yellow fever epidemics that created racial imbalance as wealthy whites fled his hometown, David Less moves beyond W.C. Handy's codification of the blues in 1909 to the mid-century advent of interracial music, the birth of punk, and finally to the growth...

"In 2010--long before the release of Lemonade--Professor Allred created the university course 'Politicizing Beyonc©♭' to both wide acclaim and controversy. He outlines his pedagogical philosophy in Ain't I a diva?, exploring the process of teaching Beyonc©♭ and what it means to use a superstar to blow up the canon. Examining the entertainer's career alongside the work of Black feminist thinkers, Allred shows how pop culture is so much more than...

"Este libro-disco para contar, cantar y bailar es un homenaje a la m©ðsica popular caribe©ła, aquella que ha bailado todo el mundo. Es tambi©♭n una historia que atraviesa ocho canciones-cuento interpretadas por la banda de CUENTOS BAILABLES, que rememora con su sonido una ©♭poca de slones de baile y de parranda callejera; de noche urbana y de fiesta en la playa."--Page [4] of cover.

"This book is packed with practical tips on how to write and perform your own music, from planning and making music to recording it, performing it live, or sharing it online. It also explains clearly the software and equipment you need to go about making your music. Success stories of how famous musicians and pop stars made their mark on the industry and sure to motivate you."--Publisher's website.