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The first generation of country music stars
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David Dicaire |
"This book focuses on fifty of the most important entertainers in the history of country music, from its beginnings in the folk music of early America through the 1970s. Each entry includes a brief b… |
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The Road to Woodstock
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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… |
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Alan Lomax
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John F. Szwed |
A biography of Alan Lomax, folklorist, archivist, anthropologist, singer, political activist, talent scout, ethnomusicologist, filmmaker, concert and record producer. |
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Ray Charles
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Sharon Bell Mathis |
As a young boy he fell in love with music, and as a man, the world fell in love with his music. Ray Charles and his soulful, passionate rhythms and melodies have been embraced around the world for de… |
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Hanson forever
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Jan Gabriel |
"Here are the behind-the-scenes stories, up close and personal. Here are all your questions answered, all the rumors resolved, an 'information overload,' all-you-want-to-know Hanson companion." |
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One woman in a hundred
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Mary Sue Welsh |
xvii, 241 p., [16] p. of plates : 24 cm |
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Innovators of American jazz
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Stanley I. Mour |
"Learn about these popular jazz musicians including Scott Joplin, Daniel Louis Armstrong, Edward Kennedy Ellington, Mary Lou Williams, Benjamin David Goodman, John Birks Gillespie, Charles Christophe… |
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Palm trees on the Hudson
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Elliot Tiber |
"This hilarious prequel to Tiber's bestseller 'Taking Woodstock' is a take-no-prisoners memoir that gives readers a more intimate look at the man who went on to fight back at Stonewall and who helped… |
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Jonas Brothers
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Maggie Marron |
Features:
- Colorful magazine-style design with cool graphics and lots of photos
- Fast-paced, breezy writing style
- Multiple points of entry for the reader include catchy heads and captions, at… |
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Willie Nelson
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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… |
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Sensing the rhythm
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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. |
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The emperor of sound
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Timbaland (Musician) |
"Timbaland offers fans an unprecedented look into his life and work. He reveals the magic behind the music, sharing the various creative impulses that arise while he's producing, and the layering of … |
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The music in George's head
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Suzanne Slade,Stacy Innerst |
George Gershwin heard music all the timeat home, at school, even on New York City s busy streets. Classical, ragtime, blues, and jazz George s head was filled with a whole lot of razzmatazz! |
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Taylor Swift
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Kelly Spence |
112 pages : 24 cm |
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Deconstructing Sammy
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Matt Birkbeck |
Sammy Davis Jr. lived a storied life. Adored by millions over a six-decade-long career, he was considered an entertainment icon and a national treasure. But despite lifetime earnings that topped $50 … |
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