Music-Genres & Styles-Soul & R&B

A startling and important memoir about family and forgiveness, love and redemption For the first time, Stan Walker speaks with startling honesty about abuse and addiction, hardship and excess, cancer and discrimination, and growing up in a family where love and violence were horribly...

The story behind the fabled recording studioOut of an Alabama community known to few came an outpouring of music known to all. Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising is the story of Black and white musicians who found a way to work together at a...

Author: Ruth Pointer,Marshall TerrillISBN-10: 1629371459ISBN-13: 9781629371450Publisher: Triumph Books (IL)Language: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2016Pages: 256Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.30lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.20d

Part of the Encore Film Book Classics series, this is a reprint of the original text to Whitney Houston: 1963-2012: We Will Always Love You by James Robert Parish.When legendary singer Whitney Houston died suddenly on February 11, 2012 her fans around the world...

Basic Gregorian Chant And Sight Reading by Demetria, Mary is a comprehensive guide to learning the basics of Gregorian chant and sight reading. The book is aimed at beginners who have little or no experience with this type of music. The book begins with...

Tastykakes, Soul Songs and Shining Stars is a rich and passionate record of a life-long obsession with soul music and Rhythm & Blues from music industry stalwart Joe McEwen, legendary A&R man for acts including Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, K.D. Lang, Wilco, Nick Lowe,...

Legendary music critic Penman reaches for a vanished moment in musical history when cultures collided and a certain kind of cross-generational and "cross-color" awareness was born in these essays exploring the work of James Brown, Charlie Parker, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Steely Dan, and...

Spreading Hope and Happiness - The Little MusicalImagine a boy who uses his camera and his songs to send hope and happiness all around the world! Meet Alex Warren, the amazing star who proves that being honest about your feelings and working hard can...

Author: Chester S. TroupISBN-13: 9798275365191Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/20/2025Pages: 86Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d

I Hear a Symphony opens new territory in the study of Motown's legacy, arguing that the music of Motown was indelibly shaped by the ideals of Detroit's postwar black middle class; that Motown's creative personnel participated in an African-American tradition of dialogism in rhythm...

In Songs in the Key of Black Life, acclaimed cultural critic Mark Anthony Neal turns his attention to Rhythm and Blues. He argues that R&B-often dismissed as just a bunch of love songs, yet the second most popular genre in terms of sales-can tell...

Author: Ralph JohnsonISBN-13: 9798895151433Publisher: Diversion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/26/2026Pages: 352Format: Hardcover

Words O Prince Part 1, 2, & 3 Deluxe Edition, somebody called "Purple Album". Please create or decorate "The One & Only" book cover!　Regular edition features His words & back ground, interview with "Paul Peterson", "Mr.Hayes". "Tony M" "Greg Boyer" "Nik West""Tamar Davis""Marva King""Lenka...

Talamon saw it all during the golden age of soul, R&B, and funk. Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, this young African American photographer from Los Angeles found himself backstage with an all-access pass to the heart of the music scene. He caught his...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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

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:...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

"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...

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...

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

""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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Author: Debaditya MazumderISBN-13: 9798898265571Publisher: Notion PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/04/2025Pages: 118Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.28d

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...

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...

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...

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...

Author: Daniel BedrosianISBN-13: 9798881800642Publisher: Bloomsbury AcademicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/02/2025Pages: 288Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 1.11h x 1.11w x 1.11d

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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