Music & Movies

The book, Hip Hop Ain't Dead: It's Livin' In the White House, is about a man, Barack Obama, who made history. By first, becoming the first Black President in the history of the United States, and second, shattering the mold of conventional politics by...

Although many bluesmen began leaving the Magnolia State in the early twentieth century to pursue fortune and fame up north, many others stayed home.These musicians remained rooted to the traditions of their land, which came to define a distinctive...

The warmly welcomed memoir by one of the most influential and beloved musicians of our time In Herbie Hancock: Possibilities, the legendary jazz musician and composer reflects on an extraordinary life and a thriving career that has spanned seven decades...

The trip-hop pioneer opens up about his life and music Tricky is one of the most original music artists to emerge from the UK in the past 30 years. His signature sound, coupled with deep, questioning lyrics, took the musical landscape by storm in the...

(Guitar Method). The Hal Leonard Blues Guitar Method is your complete guide to learning blues guitar. This book uses real blues songs to teach you the basics of rhythm and lead blues guitar in the style of B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Eric...

Selwyn Seyfu Hinds--award-winning former editor-in-chief of The Source--presents an extraordinary memoir/history of hip-hop as seen through the eyes of one fan-turned-luminary. The moment nine-year-old Hinds heard Rapper's Delight in Guyana, he embarked...

(Jazz Play Along). For use with all Bb, Eb and C instruments, the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues and other split-track choices on the included CD, this...

(Jazz Duet). 15 duets for any combination of these instruments, including: Alfie * Blue Skies * Let's Fall in Love * Star Dust * Unforgettable * When Sunny Gets Blue * When You Wish Upon a Star * and more.

Now in softcover! This heartfelt biography celebrates the life and music of unsung hero Grant Green, the late jazz guitar genius who played on nearly 100 albums from the early '60s to the late '70s, but narrowly missed celebrity. Today his music has...

As Hip-Hop first exploded throughout New York City's boroughs and surrounding towns, a new generation was emerging--the first to be raised on the genre. At the center of it all was a collective known as the Juice Crew, led by the charismatic radio...

'A must read for modernists, and for anyone who misses the future.' Bob Stanley, musician, journalist, author, and film producer This collection of writings by Mark Fisher, author of the acclaimed Capitalist Realism, argues that we are haunted by futures...

Mark Barnett knows and loves jazz, and he has a special talent for explaining the music-and his passion for it-in words that everyone can understand. It's a talent that shines from every line in this book.The contents of the book originally appeared in...

At the outset of summer in 1990, a Houston gangsta rap group called the Geto Boys was poised to debut its self-titled third album under the guidance of hip-hop guru Rick Rubin. What might have been a low-profile remix release from a little-known corner...

(Jazz Piano Solos). 23 jazzy arrangements of Gershwin gems, including: Embraceable You * Fascinating Rhythm * A Foggy Day (In London Town) * How Long Has This Been Going On? * I Got Rhythm * I Loves You, Porgy * Let's Call the Whole Thing Off * Love Is...

(Guitar Play-Along). The Guitar Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the online audio to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The...

(Berklee Guide). This book by Berklee bass prof Anthony Vitti will help you make your bass lines more creative, unique and memorable. Tap into the groove and evolve your bass lines by using fills. This book brings you beyond the basics and helps you...