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Everything Is Everything

The Life of Donny Hathaway

par Lalah Hathaway, David Ritz ...

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8 heure

The first ever biography of Donny Hathaway—one of the most influential soul singers of all time—written by his daughter renowned soul singer Lalah Hathaway and the legendary music biographer David RitzHailed as a giant and a genius by his contemporaries, Donny Hathaway was only thirty-three when he died, and yet the mark he left on American soul remains indelible. His gifts would take him from ... En savoir plus

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The first ever biography of Donny Hathaway—one of the most influential soul singers of all time—written by his daughter renowned soul singer Lalah Hathaway and the legendary music biographer David RitzHailed as a giant and a genius by his contemporaries, Donny Hathaway was only thirty-three when he died, and yet the mark he left on American soul remains indelible. His gifts would take him from
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It's No Wonder

The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy

par Dr. Margena A. Christian ...

Lu par Lynnette R. Freeman ...

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10 heure 5 min

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. A world without hits like “I Was Made to Love Her” and “Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day.” That's the world we would ... En savoir plus

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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. A world without hits like “I Was Made to Love Her” and “Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day.” That's the world we would
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Otis Redding

An Unfinished Life

par Jonathan Gould ...

Lu par Stefan Rudnicki ...

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17 heure 48 min

“The beloved ’60s soul titan . . . comes alive in [Jonathan] Gould’s insightful, well-researched biography.”—People“Magisterial . . . With meticulous scholarship [and] lively prose . . . Gould has created a vital book that helps contextualize one of the most important figures in pop music.”—Boston GlobeAN NPR AND ROLLING STONE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAROtis Redding remains an immortal presence ... ... En savoir plus

$36.50 CAD

“The beloved ’60s soul titan . . . comes alive in [Jonathan] Gould’s insightful, well-researched biography.”—People“Magisterial . . . With meticulous scholarship [and] lively prose . . . Gould has created a vital book that helps contextualize one of the most important figures in pop music.”—Boston GlobeAN NPR AND ROLLING STONE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAROtis Redding remains an immortal presence ...
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Too Hot

Kool & the Gang & Me

par George Brown ...

Lu par Midnite Michael ...

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7 heure 7 min

Growing up around music, young George was inspired to piece together a makeshift drum set and teach himself to play as he practiced in the dark, dank basement of his rundown New Jersey townhouse.He soon joined forces with his friends to form a group called the Jazziacs, which then evolved into Kool & The Gang, a band that began charting hits while its members were still teenagers. By evolving ... En savoir plus

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Growing up around music, young George was inspired to piece together a makeshift drum set and teach himself to play as he practiced in the dark, dank basement of his rundown New Jersey townhouse.He soon joined forces with his friends to form a group called the Jazziacs, which then evolved into Kool & The Gang, a band that began charting hits while its members were still teenagers. By evolving
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Beyoncé: Sound, Style, and Power

par Jamie Glick ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

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4 heure 47 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the definitive account of a global icon in an immersive audio format. Beyoncé: Sound, Style, and Power is a deeply researched biographical audiobook that moves past the standard trajectory of pop stardom to analyze the architecture of absolute creative sovereignty, structural reclamation, and narrative ownership.Spanning a comprehensive ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the definitive account of a global icon in an immersive audio format. Beyoncé: Sound, Style, and Power is a deeply researched biographical audiobook that moves past the standard trajectory of pop stardom to analyze the architecture of absolute creative sovereignty, structural reclamation, and narrative ownership.Spanning a comprehensive
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Leading Men in Music

Insights Into 25 Men That Have Influenced the Music Industry Since the 1970s

par Jene Roswell ...

Lu par Mike Thomas ...

Collections Livre audio : 1 - Leading Legends in Music
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3 heure 59 min

Are you a fan of some high-profile male musicians, and want to know more about other highly influential men in the music industry?You may have read a few biographies on some of the most influential men in music, but now you’re searching for a book that covers many great artists, all in one place.Or, maybe you are familiar with all of the musicians and producers covered in this book, but you want ... En savoir plus

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Are you a fan of some high-profile male musicians, and want to know more about other highly influential men in the music industry?You may have read a few biographies on some of the most influential men in music, but now you’re searching for a book that covers many great artists, all in one place.Or, maybe you are familiar with all of the musicians and producers covered in this book, but you want
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Nothing Compares 2 U

An Oral History of Prince

par Touré ...

Lu par Touré ...

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8 heure 57 min

The real Prince in the words of those who knew him best—from award-winning author Touré.Nothing Compares 2 U is an oral history built from years of interviews with dozens of people who were in Prince's inner circle—from childhood friends to band members to girlfriends to managers to engineers to photographers, and more—all providing unique insights into the man and the musician.This revelatory ... En savoir plus

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The real Prince in the words of those who knew him best—from award-winning author Touré.Nothing Compares 2 U is an oral history built from years of interviews with dozens of people who were in Prince's inner circle—from childhood friends to band members to girlfriends to managers to engineers to photographers, and more—all providing unique insights into the man and the musician.This revelatory
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The Blues Brothers

An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic

par Daniel De Visé ...

Lu par Johnny Heller ...

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11 heure 12 min

“They’re not going to catch us,” Dan Aykroyd, as Elwood Blues, tells his brother Jake, played by John Belushi. “We’re on a mission from God.” So opens the musical action comedy The Blues Brothers, which hit theaters on June 20, 1980. Their scripted mission was to save a local Chicago orphanage. But Aykroyd, who conceived and wrote much of the film, had a greater mission: to honor the then ... En savoir plus

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“They’re not going to catch us,” Dan Aykroyd, as Elwood Blues, tells his brother Jake, played by John Belushi. “We’re on a mission from God.” So opens the musical action comedy The Blues Brothers, which hit theaters on June 20, 1980. Their scripted mission was to save a local Chicago orphanage. But Aykroyd, who conceived and wrote much of the film, had a greater mission: to honor the then
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Clean Living Under Difficult Circumstances

A Life In Mod – From the Revival to Acid Jazz

par Eddie Piller ...

Lu par Eddie Piller ...

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14 heure 1 min

***'Eddie was there very early doors. His story is of the many.' Paul Weller'A total riot! Takes me right back to the 70s. A Superb book' Mani, The Stone Roses'What a wonderful book. Mod isn't about what decade you lived in, it's about your attitude, and this book has tons of it' Kenney Jones**, The Small Faces****'**A charismatic storyteller, witty and unpretentious... ... En savoir plus

$43.99 CAD

***'Eddie was there very early doors. His story is of the many.' Paul Weller'A total riot! Takes me right back to the 70s. A Superb book' Mani, The Stone Roses'What a wonderful book. Mod isn't about what decade you lived in, it's about your attitude, and this book has tons of it' Kenney Jones**, The Small Faces****'**A charismatic storyteller, witty and unpretentious...
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Emotional Rescue

Essays on Love, Loss, and Life—With a Soundtrack

par Ben Greenman ...

Lu par Dan John Miller ...

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4 heure 25 min

What songs have made up your life’s soundtrack? Which have captured your every mood and deepest sentiments? Pop music, like no other form of entertainment or art, is capable of articulating our feelings, desires, joy, and pain. In a few soul-grabbing minutes, artists from every genre—from Little Richard to Lou Reed, Willie Nelson to Wu-Tang Clan, Sly and the Family Stone to the Rolling Stones—can ... En savoir plus

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What songs have made up your life’s soundtrack? Which have captured your every mood and deepest sentiments? Pop music, like no other form of entertainment or art, is capable of articulating our feelings, desires, joy, and pain. In a few soul-grabbing minutes, artists from every genre—from Little Richard to Lou Reed, Willie Nelson to Wu-Tang Clan, Sly and the Family Stone to the Rolling Stones—can
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Come and Get These Memories

The Genius of Holland-Dozier-Holland, Motown’s Incomparable Songwriters

par Eddie Holland, Brian Holland, Dave Thompson ...

Lu par Kevin Kenerly, Rodney Gardiner ...

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9 heure 29 min

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. Seventy of the songs they wrote reached the Billboard Top 40, with fifteen of these reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart. No other songwriting team or individual has come close to equaling—let alone surpassing—this record. They’ve ... En savoir plus

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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. Seventy of the songs they wrote reached the Billboard Top 40, with fifteen of these reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart. No other songwriting team or individual has come close to equaling—let alone surpassing—this record. They’ve
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Making Love Season

par Raymond Sturgis ...

Lu par Books with Voices ...

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13 min

THE HITS KEEP COMING! THE HITS KEEP COMING! Is there anything else we can ask of this AUTHOR? His books are sold everywhere, every day, mixing music with his words, make us feel good, and love is always in the air when RAYMOND STURGIS is on. PARTY UP, THE RAYMOND STURGIS HAS PUT MUSIC WITH HIS WORDS! ... En savoir plus

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THE HITS KEEP COMING! THE HITS KEEP COMING! Is there anything else we can ask of this AUTHOR? His books are sold everywhere, every day, mixing music with his words, make us feel good, and love is always in the air when RAYMOND STURGIS is on. PARTY UP, THE RAYMOND STURGIS HAS PUT MUSIC WITH HIS WORDS!
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Move On Up

Chicago Soul Music and Black Cultural Power

par Aaron Cohen ...

Lu par JD Jackson ...

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9 heure 29 min

In Move On Up, Aaron Cohen tells the remarkable story of the explosion of soul music in Chicago. Together, soul music and black-owned businesses thrived. Record producers and song-writers broadcast optimism for black America's future through their sophisticated, jazz-inspired productions for the Dells and many others. Curtis Mayfield boldly sang of uplift with unmistakable grooves like "We're a ... En savoir plus

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In Move On Up, Aaron Cohen tells the remarkable story of the explosion of soul music in Chicago. Together, soul music and black-owned businesses thrived. Record producers and song-writers broadcast optimism for black America's future through their sophisticated, jazz-inspired productions for the Dells and many others. Curtis Mayfield boldly sang of uplift with unmistakable grooves like "We're a
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Soul Serenade

Rhythm, Blues & Coming of Age Through Vinyl

par Rashod Ollison ...

Lu par C.S. Treadway ...

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8 heure 30 min

A coming-of-age memoir about a young boy in rural Arkansas who searches for himself and his distant father through soul musicGrowing up in rural Arkansas, young Rashod Ollison turned to music to make sense of his life. The dysfunction, sadness, and steely resilience of his family and neighbors was reflected in the R&B songs that played on 45s in smoky rooms.Steeped in the sounds, the smells, the ... En savoir plus

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A coming-of-age memoir about a young boy in rural Arkansas who searches for himself and his distant father through soul musicGrowing up in rural Arkansas, young Rashod Ollison turned to music to make sense of his life. The dysfunction, sadness, and steely resilience of his family and neighbors was reflected in the R&B songs that played on 45s in smoky rooms.Steeped in the sounds, the smells, the
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My Life in the Purple Kingdom

par BrownMark ...

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5 heure 3 min

In the summer of 1981, Mark Brown was a teenager working at a 7-11 store when he wasn't rehearsing with his high school band, Phantasy. Come fall, Brown, now called BrownMark, was onstage with Prince at the Los Angeles Coliseum, opening for the Rolling Stones in front of 90,000 people. Raw, wry, real, this book takes us from his musical awakening as a boy in Minneapolis to the cold call from ... En savoir plus

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In the summer of 1981, Mark Brown was a teenager working at a 7-11 store when he wasn't rehearsing with his high school band, Phantasy. Come fall, Brown, now called BrownMark, was onstage with Prince at the Los Angeles Coliseum, opening for the Rolling Stones in front of 90,000 people. Raw, wry, real, this book takes us from his musical awakening as a boy in Minneapolis to the cold call from
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Brother Ray

Ray Charles' Own Story

par Ray Charles, David Ritz ...

Lu par Andrew L. Barnes ...

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13 heure 23 min

Ray Charles (1930–2004) led one of the most extraordinary lives of any popular musician. In Brother Ray, he reveals his life story unsparingly, from the chronicle of his musical development to his heroin addiction to his tangled romantic life.Overcoming poverty, blindness, the loss of his parents, and the pervasive racism of the era, Ray Charles was acclaimed worldwide as a genius by the age of ... En savoir plus

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Ray Charles (1930–2004) led one of the most extraordinary lives of any popular musician. In Brother Ray, he reveals his life story unsparingly, from the chronicle of his musical development to his heroin addiction to his tangled romantic life.Overcoming poverty, blindness, the loss of his parents, and the pervasive racism of the era, Ray Charles was acclaimed worldwide as a genius by the age of
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Over the Influence

A Memoir

par Joanna "JoJo" Levesque ...

Lu par Joanna "JoJo" Levesque ...

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9 heure 46 min

**THE INSTANT *NEW YORKTIMES* BESTSELLER**A breathtakingly candid memoir by Joanna "JoJo" Levesque, the chart-topping, multi-platinum recording artist behind hits like “Leave (Get Out),” “Too Little, Too Late”, and the Grammy Award-winning "Say So"."A remarkably compassionate portrait ... that's bolstered by fastidious journal entries [JoJo's] kept throughout her life ... JoJo is back in control." ... En savoir plus

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**THE INSTANT *NEW YORKTIMES* BESTSELLER**A breathtakingly candid memoir by Joanna "JoJo" Levesque, the chart-topping, multi-platinum recording artist behind hits like “Leave (Get Out),” “Too Little, Too Late”, and the Grammy Award-winning "Say So"."A remarkably compassionate portrait ... that's bolstered by fastidious journal entries [JoJo's] kept throughout her life ... JoJo is back in control."
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Soul Survivor

A Biography of Al Green

par Jimmy McDonough ...

Lu par J. D. Jackson ...

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16 heure 12 min

The bestselling author of Shakey: Neil Young's Biography presents the first in-depth biography of the legendary soul singer Al Green.Al Green has blessed listeners with some of the biggest hits of the past fifty years. "Love and Happiness," "I'm Still in Love with You," "Let's Get Married," and "I'm Tired of Being Alone" are but a sampling of the iconic songs that led a generation to embrace love ... En savoir plus

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The bestselling author of Shakey: Neil Young's Biography presents the first in-depth biography of the legendary soul singer Al Green.Al Green has blessed listeners with some of the biggest hits of the past fifty years. "Love and Happiness," "I'm Still in Love with You," "Let's Get Married," and "I'm Tired of Being Alone" are but a sampling of the iconic songs that led a generation to embrace love
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Temptations

Revised and Updated

par Otis Williams ...

Lu par Otis Williams, JD Jackson ...

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9 heure 21 min

The Temptations were named the "#1 R&B/Hip Hop Artists of All Time" by Billboard Magazine in 2017. They are one of the most iconic, bestselling brands in the entertainment world today, and their journey is one of the most extraordinary stories of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The Temptations' heritage, influence, and contributions to American culture and the global music landscape is ... En savoir plus

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The Temptations were named the "#1 R&B/Hip Hop Artists of All Time" by Billboard Magazine in 2017. They are one of the most iconic, bestselling brands in the entertainment world today, and their journey is one of the most extraordinary stories of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The Temptations' heritage, influence, and contributions to American culture and the global music landscape is
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Make My Funk the P-Funk

Parliament-Funkadelic's Meteoric Rise in 1975 from Chocolate City to Mothership Connection

par Daniel Bedrosian ...

Lu par Kenneth Medford ...

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5 heure 47 min

Bloomsbury presents Make My Funk the P-Funk by Daniel Bedrosian, read by Kenneth Medford.P-Funk keyboardist Daniel Bedrosian brings to life the recording and musical activity of Parliament-Funkadelic in 1975, an epoch-making year marked by the release of three seminal albums: Chocolate City, Let’s Take It to the Stage, and Mothership Connection. By the end of it, George Clinton and P-Funk were ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents Make My Funk the P-Funk by Daniel Bedrosian, read by Kenneth Medford.P-Funk keyboardist Daniel Bedrosian brings to life the recording and musical activity of Parliament-Funkadelic in 1975, an epoch-making year marked by the release of three seminal albums: Chocolate City, Let’s Take It to the Stage, and Mothership Connection. By the end of it, George Clinton and P-Funk were
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Prince and the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions

1983 and 1984

par Duane Tudahl ...

Lu par Ron Butler ...

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19 heure 6 min

His journey is meticulously documented through detailed accounts of his time secluded behind the doors of the recording studio as well as his days on tour.With unprecedented access to the musicians, singers, and studio engineers who knew Prince best, including members of the Revolution and the Time, Duane Tudahl weaves an intimate saga of an eccentric genius and the people and events who helped ... En savoir plus

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His journey is meticulously documented through detailed accounts of his time secluded behind the doors of the recording studio as well as his days on tour.With unprecedented access to the musicians, singers, and studio engineers who knew Prince best, including members of the Revolution and the Time, Duane Tudahl weaves an intimate saga of an eccentric genius and the people and events who helped
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Janet Jackson's The Velvet Rope

par Ayanna Dozier ...

Lu par Janina Edwards ...

Collections series 33 1/3
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3 heure 42 min

The question of control for Black women is a costly one. From 1986 onwards, the trajectory of Janet Jackson’s career can be summed up in her desire for control. Control for Janet was never simply just about her desire for economic and creative control over her career but was, rather, an existential question about the desire to control and be in control over her bodily integrity as a Black woman ... En savoir plus

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The question of control for Black women is a costly one. From 1986 onwards, the trajectory of Janet Jackson’s career can be summed up in her desire for control. Control for Janet was never simply just about her desire for economic and creative control over her career but was, rather, an existential question about the desire to control and be in control over her bodily integrity as a Black woman
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Glastonbury 50

The Official Celebration of the World’s Greatest Festival

par Emily Eavis, Michael Eavis ...

Lu par Gemma Whelan, Jamael Westman, Lauren Laverne, Louise Brealey, Oliver Ford Davies ...

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5 heure 27 min

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK IN THE TIMES: 'Captivating'A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR: 'In-depth and inspiring''Beautifully compiled ... the perfect festival experience' SUNDAY TIMESGlastonbury 50 is the authorised, behind-the-scenes, inside story of the music festival that has become a true global pheno... ... En savoir plus

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK IN THE TIMES: 'Captivating'A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR: 'In-depth and inspiring''Beautifully compiled ... the perfect festival experience' SUNDAY TIMESGlastonbury 50 is the authorised, behind-the-scenes, inside story of the music festival that has become a true global pheno...
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Bill Withers

From Coal Miner’s Son to Musical Legend

par Alex S. Avitabile, James Shipp ...

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10 heure

The remarkable story of the revered singer-songwriter, looking at his unlikely rise, unique career, surprising exit from the spotlight, resurgence, and enduring legacy.“Lovely Day,” “Lean On Me,” “Just the Two of Us” – these are just a few Bill Withers songs that have become household staples. But who would have thought that a shy young stutterer, born a coal miner’s son in hardscrabble country ... En savoir plus

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The remarkable story of the revered singer-songwriter, looking at his unlikely rise, unique career, surprising exit from the spotlight, resurgence, and enduring legacy.“Lovely Day,” “Lean On Me,” “Just the Two of Us” – these are just a few Bill Withers songs that have become household staples. But who would have thought that a shy young stutterer, born a coal miner’s son in hardscrabble country
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