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Vendor: Robert J. Patterson
Destructive Desires: Rhythm and Blues Culture and the Politics of Racial Equality
Despite rhythm and blues culture's undeniable role in molding, reflecting, and reshaping black cultural production, consciousness, and politics, it has yet to receive the serious scholarly examination it deserves. Destructive Desires corrects this omission by analyzing how post-Civil Rights era rhythm and blues culture...- $102.95
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Vendor: Denise Lasalle
Always the Queen: The Denise Lasalle Story
Denise LaSalle's journey took her from rural Mississippi to an unquestioned reign as the queen of soul-blues. From her early R&B classics to bold and bawdy demands for satisfaction, LaSalle updated the classic blueswoman's stance of powerful independence while her earthy lyrics about relationships...- $110.00
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Vendor: Steve Taylor
At the Top of the Stairs: The Story of Leeds Central, Northern Soul and Jazz Funk
A social documentary set in a basement club in a back street of Leeds, telling a story of a love for Northern Soul, the club itself, and the long standing friendships that stemmed from it.Author: Steve TaylorISBN-10: 1839755741ISBN-13: 9781839755743Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing LimitedLanguage: EnglishPublished:...- $12.99
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Vendor: Steve Parke
Picturing Prince: An Intimate Portrait: A Intimate Portrait Featuring Unseen Photography
Featuring a mix of never-seen-before and rare photographs of Prince, alongside written vignettes about working at Paisley Park with the icon, Steve Parke's book is essential for Prince fans PICTURING PRINCE sees the late icon's former art director, STEVE PARKE, revealing stunning intimate photographs...- $29.99
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Vendor: John W. Work
American Negro Songs and Spirituals: A Comprehensive Collection of 250 Folk Songs, Religious and Secular
This is a new release of the original 1940 edition.Author: John W. WorkISBN-10: 125883524XISBN-13: 9781258835248Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 266Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.99lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.63d- $44.95
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Vendor: Reiland Rabaka
The Funk Movement: Music, Culture, and Politics
Rabaka explores funk as a distinct multiform of music, aesthetics, politics, social vision, and cultural rebellion that has been remixed, and continues to influence contemporary Black popular music and Black popular culture, especially rap music and the Hip Hop Movement. Author: Reiland RabakaISBN-10: 1032789050ISBN-13:...- $180.00
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Vendor: Joel Rudinow
Soul Music: Tracking the Spiritual Roots of Pop from Plato to Motown
"Exceptionally illuminating and philosophically sophisticated."---Ted Cohen, Professor of Philosophy, University of Chicago"In this audacious and long-awaited book, Joel Rudinow takes seriously a range of interrelated issues that most music theorizing is embarrassed to tackle. People often ask me about music and spirituality. With Soul...- $29.95
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Vendor: John Warren
Our Northern Soul Journeys Book 4
This is the Fourth book in the Soul Series that I started way back in 2020, and the desire to raise funds for any artists in need still burns very strong. Thanks to the readers who have brought my books and in Book Three...- $21.39
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Vendor: Frank Mastropolo
100 Greatest Soul Songs: The Stories Behind Soul and R&B Music's Biggest Hits
The greatest soul songs aren't just heard-they're felt. Now it's time to unlock their secrets.100 Greatest Soul Songs takes you deeper than the radio ever could, revealing the untold stories behind the tracks that shook the charts and moved the world. Step into the...- $8.99
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Vendor: Kelvin G. Wormald
Vocal Mastery Guide: Expert Tips for Singers.: Unleash Your Voice with Proven Techniques from a Vocal Master - Sing with Confidence and Authority!
Are you a singer looking to take your craft to the next level? Look no further than Vocal Mastery Guide: Expert Tips for Singers. This book is your definitive guide to honing your voice, perfecting your technique, and unleashing your full vocal potential. With...- $12.99
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Vendor: Selimah Nemoy
Since I Lost My Baby: A Memoir of Temptations, Trouble & Truth
When what you believe turns out to be a lie, how far will you go for the truth?"Just go home and pretend it never happened," is the advice given to 17-year-old Selimah as she departs a Los Angeles home for unwed mothers where she's...- $17.99
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Vendor: John B. Smith
Benson Boone: A Star in the Making
Are you ready to unlock your true potential and elevate your mindset? Do you crave a life filled with inspiration, motivation, and practical strategies for success?Look no further than Benson Boone, a groundbreaking book that will empower you to take control of your destiny...- $15.99
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Vendor: Jerana
60s Soul Classics: 13 Iconic Songs for Piano, Vocal, and Guitar
Relive the soulful sounds of the 60s with this comprehensive songbook!Features: 13 Timeless Songs: Includes legendary soul hits from the 60s era. Arranged for Piano, Vocal, and Guitar: Perfect for musicians of all levels. Clear Notation: Easy-to-read sheet music and chord charts. Versatile Arrangements:...- $15.99
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Vendor: Yousef Srour
Frank Ocean's Blonde
By contextualizing the lyrics, reevaluating Ocean's post-album release festival run, and presenting new information about the songs' production, the book decodes the enigma that is Blonde. Frank Ocean's Blonde is a contemporary classic. Sandwiched between Elvis Presley and the Sex Pistols at #79 on...- $14.95
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Vendor: Paul B. III Allen
The Saturday Morning Song Chronicles: Memoirs, Motown, and Music
"How did Mae West influence a Motown hit? What theme song earned millions and millions for the writer? Who was the drummer on the hit song, "Rescue Me"? Why learning Eartha Kitt's personal history means you will never hear her music in the same...- $14.99
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Vendor: Barry Morgenstein
Rock & Soul: Portraits by Barry Morgenstein
When I was young, I wanted to be Jimmy Page. That job was already taken, so I learned how to work a camera and photographed Jimmy Page instead.Before Barry Morgenstein ever clicked a camera shutter, he was shredding guitar solos in his high school...- $69.95
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Vendor: Tom Cossie
Music Business Stories
Author: Tom Cossie,CossieISBN-13: 9798999479013Publisher: Street Stuff MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/23/2025Pages: 302Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.23lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d- $39.95
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Vendor: Mario Salvador
A Method of Organ Playing
""A Method of Organ Playing"" by Mario Salvador is a comprehensive guide for learning the art of playing the organ. The book is designed for beginners who have little to no experience playing the organ, as well as intermediate players who want to improve...- $39.95
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Vendor: Anthony Tony Johnson
My Life Was A Sideshow: The Biography of Wendell Sawyer Original Member of Legendary Vocal Group Blue Magic
It takes courage to share your fortune, mistakes and innermost feelings with the world. As an original member of Blue Magic, Wendell has shown such courage, going from rags to riches. Fame was filled with jealousy, illicit drug use and drama. Money and women...- $19.99
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Vendor: Margena A. Christian
It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy
The biography of Sylvia Moy, Motown's first certified female in-house producer and songwriter, and one of the authors behind classic hits like "My Cherie Amour," "Uptight (Everything's Alright)," and a slew of other time-honored tunes. Imagine a world without the music of Stevie Wonder....- $30.00
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Vendor: Eddie Holland
Come and Get These Memories: The Genius of Holland-Dozier-Holland, Motown's Incomparable Songwriters
Featuring honest and open first-hand accounts, Come and Get These Memories is more than just a behind-the-scenes look at Motown Records at its peak: Eddie and Brian set the record straight on both their personal and professional lives and offer a revealing slice of...- $20.00
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Vendor: Cecil James Sharp
Morris Dance Tunes V9: Collected From Traditional Sources (1913)
Morris Dance Tunes V9: Collected From Traditional Sources (1913) is a book written by Cecil James Sharp. The book is a collection of traditional Morris dance tunes that were collected by Sharp from various sources. The book is the ninth volume in a series...- $18.95
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Vendor: Lloyd Bradley
Funk Is Its Own Reward: From R&B to Hip Hop
The 1960s marked the dawning of a new era - and nowhere was this more manifest than in black America. Social shifts and artistic attitudes fueled by flower power, as well as opportunities afforded by the economic boom, saw black Americans make astonishing gains,...- $30.00
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Vendor: James E. Perone
Listen to Soul!: Exploring a Musical Genre
Listen to Soul! Exploring a Musical Genre provides an overview of soul music for fans of the genre, with a focus on 50 must-hear singers, songs, and albums that define it.This book provides both an overview and a critical analysis of what makes soul...- $29.95
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Vendor: Jérôme Soligny
David Bowie Rainbowman: 1967-1980
The most authoritative work on the creation of Bowie's music ever published. "This is a book unlike any other, the definitive analysis of David's music, told in a quiet natural way, but with absolute authenticity, by the people around him" - Hermione Farthingale "Jérôme...- $32.99
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Vendor: Debaditya Mazumder
Sacred Pulse: TABLA- THE PATH TO SUPERCONSCIOUSNESS Sādhana of Nāda, Mantra, and Bindu through the Language of Tabla
Author: Debaditya MazumderISBN-13: 9798898265571Publisher: Notion PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/04/2025Pages: 118Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.28d- $10.99
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Vendor: Hal Leonard Corp
R&B Guitar Bible
(Guitar Recorded Versions). A divine collection of 35 R&B classics: Brick House * Dancing in the Street * Fire * I Got You (I Feel Good) * I Heard It Through the Grapevine * Love Rollercoaster * Mustang Sally * My Girl * Papa's...- $26.99
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Vendor: Stephanie Shonekan
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's Sorrow Tears and Blood
Sorrow Tears and Blood offers a glimpse into the complicated social, cultural, and political phenomenon that is Nigeria. Though Nigeria is the most populous African country, and sometimes called the "Giant of Africa," Fela's album sheds a sharp light on the reasons why Nigeria...- $80.00
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Vendor: Seth Neblett
Mothership Connected: The Women of Parliament-Funkadelic
An oral history with the women of Parliament-Funkadelic, from forming the band to landing the mothership. Parliament-Funkadelic is perhaps the greatest funk band ever assembled. Yet at the time of the group's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, none of the...- $34.95
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Vendor: Daniel W. Hood
The Sophomores, and Me
Daniel (Dan) Hood, and the Clements brothers, Rolly and Donald are senior citizens living a life of leisure. Now retired, they often reminisce about the trials and tribulations that confronted their Doo-Wop singing group, The Sophomores while trying to achieve stardom more than 44...- $17.99
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Vendor: Mike Alleyne
Black British Music in America, 1967-2000: Atlantic Crossover
This book historically examines musical and cultural relationships through popular music recordings, exploring the transatlantic journeys via academic, critical and commercial reception of the music. It will interest all those who study popular music, cultural studies, and music production, as well as popular music...- $190.00
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Vendor: Daniel Bedrosian
Make My Funk the P-Funk: Parliament-Funkadelic's Meteoric Rise in 1975 from Chocolate City to Mothership Connection
Author: Daniel BedrosianISBN-13: 9798881800642Publisher: Bloomsbury AcademicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/02/2025Pages: 288Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 1.11h x 1.11w x 1.11d- $34.00
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Vendor: A. J. Tavares
That 90's Vibe: Stories Behind The Songs From The Last Great Decade of R&B.
Whether introduced via cassette, CD's or digital download, for most of us 90's R&B provided the soundtrack to our lives, from childhood and young adult life, good times and hard times, falling in love, heartbreak, weddings, vacations, losing loved ones, and of so much...- $30.99
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Vendor: Trenton Bailey
Driftin' on a Memory: Celebrating Seventy Years of the Isley Brothers
In Driftin' on a Memory: Celebrating Seventy Years of the Isley Brothers, Trenton Bailey tells the story of this groundbreaking musical act. The Isley Brothers began recording as a vocal trio consisting of the brothers O'Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley, and Ronald Isley in...- $110.00
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Vendor: Trenton Bailey
Driftin' on a Memory: Celebrating Seventy Years of the Isley Brothers
In Driftin' on a Memory: Celebrating Seventy Years of the Isley Brothers, Trenton Bailey tells the story of this groundbreaking musical act. The Isley Brothers began recording as a vocal trio consisting of the brothers O'Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley, and Ronald Isley in...- $25.00
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Vendor: Chuck Eddy
Terminated for Reasons of Taste: Other Ways to Hear Essential and Inessential Music
In Terminated for Reasons of Taste, veteran rock critic Chuck Eddy writes that "rock'n'roll history is written by the winners. Which stinks, because the losers have always played a big role in keeping rock interesting." Rock's losers share top billing with its winners in...- $107.95
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Vendor: Joseph A. Rosen
Inside the Moment: Iconic Blues, Soul, Jazz, Rock, and R&B Images and Stories
Fans of blues, soul, jazz, rock, and R&B are passionate and devoted. Inside the Moment is for readers who love American music based on these African American traditions as well as appreciate fine-art photography. This book brings to light photo journalist Joe Rosen's 45-plus-year...- $35.00
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Vendor: Stephanie Shonekan
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's Sorrow Tears and Blood
Sorrow Tears and Blood offers a glimpse into the complicated social, cultural, and political phenomenon that is Nigeria. Though Nigeria is the most populous African country, and sometimes called the "Giant of Africa," Fela's album sheds a sharp light on the reasons why Nigeria...- $22.95
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Vendor: Deandre Morrow
Hip Hop And Whatnot Magazine Issue 1
The first smart mag. QR codes are in each issue to scan. Focusing on, but not limited to, music video promotion.Author: Deandre MorrowISBN-10: 8876095837ISBN-13: 9798876095831Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/14/2024Pages: 38Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.10d- $14.99
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Vendor: Jerry Wasserman
Life Could Be a Dream: African American Blues, R&b, Gospel and Doo Wop, 1946-1956
In the tumultuous decade following World War II, the civil rights movement began transforming Black lives and American society. The era also proved momentous for African American popular music: new record labels, new styles, and exciting new sounds in the form of electrified blues...- $39.95
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Vendor: Brian Holland
Come and Get These Memories: The Genius of Holland-Dozier-Holland, Motown's Incomparable Songwriters
Brian Holland, Edward Holland, and Lamont Dozier, known as Holland-Dozier-Holland or H-D-H, were the greatest songwriting team in American pop music history. This is their story.Seventy of the songs they wrote reached the Billboard Top 40, with 15 of these reaching No. 1 on...- $28.99
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Vendor: Harvard Glee Club
The Harvard Song Book (1922)
The Harvard Song Book is a collection of songs compiled by the Harvard Glee Club and first published in 1922. This book contains over 100 songs, including traditional Harvard songs, popular tunes, and patriotic songs. The songs are arranged for four-part harmony, making them...- $40.95
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Vendor: Kameryn Alexa Carter
Erykah Badu's New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh)
Conceived and first composed on her laptop at home, with some vocals recorded in her bathroom, Erykah Badu's New Amerykah Part Two is lo-fi and highly sophisticated-exquisitely analog and experimentally techy. It begins with a radio signal tuning in, and it asks its listener...- $14.95
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Vendor: Rashad Skyla Mitchell
The Top 100 Underrated R&B Songs
Check out who had the#1 Underrated R&B Song of All Time.Author: Rashad Skyla MitchellISBN-10: 1519121644ISBN-13: 9781519121646Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/23/2015Pages: 66Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.14d- $5.99
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Vendor: John Morrison
Boyz II Men 40th Anniversary Celebration
A must-have for every Boyz II Men fan, this handsome volume traces forty years of the groundbreaking group through stunning photography, fascinating facts, and interviews with fans and industry pros. Philly's own Boyz II Men is an iconic boy band that jumped to the...- $30.00
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Vendor: Albert E. Brumley
Albert E. Brumley's Book Of Sacred Songs
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...- $37.95
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Vendor: Hal Leonard Corp
Funk - Bass Play-Along Volume 5 Book/Online Audio [With CD (Audio)]
(Bass Play-Along). The Bass Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the bass should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics...- $19.99
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Vendor: Alice M. Kern
The Teacher's Guidebook to Piano Literature
The Teacher's Guidebook To Piano Literature by Alice M. Kern is a comprehensive guide for piano teachers that focuses on the literature of piano music. The book is designed to help teachers select appropriate pieces for their students based on their skill level, interests,...- $39.95
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Vendor: Rodger Knowles
The Musical Artist Marketing and Promotion Bible: Unlocking Success in the Modern Music Industry
"Unlock the Secrets to Success in the Music Industry with 'The Musical Artist Marketing and Promotion Bible'!Are you an aspiring musician looking to make your mark in the competitive world of music? Look no further! This comprehensive guide is your roadmap to mastering the...- $19.95
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Vendor: Jacob Katel
The Stone Cold Truth on Payola!: Cash, Cocaine, Cars, and The Music Biz
From 1946 to 2014, Henry Stone ruled the Florida music industry with an iron fist, a brick of cash, and a warehouse full of vinyl. Starting out as the CEO of his own independent record distribution company selling 78s to jukebox operators out of...- $8.95
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