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The Albert Schweitzer-Helene Bresslau letters, 1902-1912 The Albert Schweitzer-Helene Bresslau letters, 1902-1912 Albert Schweitzer "The world is familiar with Albert Schweitzer as humanitarian, theologian, philosopher, physician, and accomplished musician. These letters provide personal portraits of Schweitzer as a young man on … OL1148632W
Sarah Caldwell Sarah Caldwell Daniel Kessler "Kessler, a contributor to Opera Quarterly and a lecturer on opera, provides an intriguing look at a recent larger-than-life persona, conductor/director/impresario Sarah Caldwell (19242︣006). One of … OL13622959W
The Road to Woodstock The Road to Woodstock Michael Lang August 15, 1969. Richie Havens, the first act of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, takes the stage and welcomes a crowd of several hundred thousand to the green fields of Max Yasgur's farm—which is q… OL14956551W
To Live Is to Die To Live Is to Die Joel McIver Among non-metal fans and hard rockers alike, Metallica is undeniably a household name. But few know that their style developed much of its sophistication under the guidance of their original bassist,… OL15179033W
Signed, sealed, and delivered Signed, sealed, and delivered Mark Ribowsky The first definitive biography of music legend Stevie Wonder, "Signed, Sealed, and Delivered" takes an in-depth look at Stevie Wonder's life and his evolution from kid-soul pop star into a mature art… OL15408944W
In search of new scales In search of new scales Sylvia Kahan xiv, 389 p. : 24 cm OL15611104W
Alan Lomax Alan Lomax John F. Szwed A biography of Alan Lomax, folklorist, archivist, anthropologist, singer, political activist, talent scout, ethnomusicologist, filmmaker, concert and record producer. OL15633544W
Family tradition Family tradition Susan Masino Profiles the lives and careers of Hank Williams Sr., Hank Williams Jr., and Hank Williams III, including how each generation has challenged and influenced Nashville and country music. OL16182731W
The rhythm of success The rhythm of success Emilio Estefan From one of the most dynamic business men in the country, a motivational doctrine for those who want to make their most ambitious dreams come true. Emilio Estefan, husband to singer Gloria Estefan a… OL16661492W
One woman in a hundred One woman in a hundred Mary Sue Welsh xvii, 241 p., [16] p. of plates : 24 cm OL16681998W
How Music Works How Music Works David Byrne The Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame inductee and co-founder of Talking Heads presents a celebration of music that offers insight into the roles of time, place, and recording technology, discussing how evo… OL17068219W
A Street Cat Named Bob A Street Cat Named Bob James Bowen The moving, uplifiting true story of an unlikely friendship between a man on the streets and the ginger cat who adopts him and helps him heal his life. When James Bowen found an injured, ginger st… OL17538453W
Kicking Dreaming A Story Of Heart Soul And Rock And Roll Kicking Dreaming A Story Of Heart Soul And Rock And Roll Ann Wilson The story of Heart is a story of heart and soul and rock ’n’ roll. Since finding their love of music and performing as teenagers in Seattle, Washington, Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson, have been part of… OL17573833W
Daniel's music Daniel's music Jerome Preisler "Daniel's music is the gripping story of Daniel's recovery against odds experts said were insurmountable; of medical science, faith, and perseverance combining for a miracle; and of an average family… OL18007402W
Texas blues Texas blues Alan B. Govenar "Beginning in East Texas and journeying to the hot, dusty streets of Dakar, Senegal, Govenar traces the earliest roots of the music that became known as blues in the 1890s. Through a critical examina… OL1891271W
Willie Nelson Willie Nelson Andrew Vaughan Throughout his career, Willie Nelson -- singer, songwriter, author, poet, actor, and activist -- has won countless accolades as well as the hearts of listeners. To name just a few of his awards: He w… OL19726886W
Sensing the rhythm Sensing the rhythm Mandy Harvey The inspiring true story of Mandy Harvey, a young woman who became deaf at age nineteen while pursuing a degree in music, and how she overcame adversity and found the courage to live out her dreams. OL19727724W
She begat this She begat this Joan Morgan "Celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the acclaimed and influential debut album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill with this eye-opening and moving exploration of Lauryn Hill and her remarkable artist… OL19761460W
Cold sweat Cold sweat Yamma Brown "Yamma Brown was one of James Brown's daughters. The struggles she went through, both as a child and as an adult, provide a profound examination of the nature of celebrity, violence, and survival"--P… OL19985178W
Violins of hope Violins of hope James A. Grymes "A stirring testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of music, Violins of hope tells the remarkable stories of violins owned by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust (some survivin… OL19991301W
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