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Teresa L. Reed. The Holy Profane: Religion In Black Popular Music

Publisher:
Year:2004
Pages:183
ISBN:0813190924

Book DescriptionThe Holy Profane explores the strong presence of religion in the secular music of twentieth-century African American artists as diverse as Rosetta Tharpe, Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Tupac Shakur. Analyzing lyrics and the historical contexts that shaped those lyrics, Teresa L. Reed examines the link between West-African musical and religious culture and the way African Americans convey religious sentiment in styles ranging from blues, rhythm and blues, soul, funk, and gangsta rap.

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Nelson George. Thriller: The Musical Life of Michael Jackson

Publisher:Da Capo
Year:2010
Pages:256
ISBN:0306818787

Thriller takes us back to a time in 1982 when Michael Jackson was king of the charts, breaking the color barrier on MTV, heralding the age of video, and becoming the ultimate representation of the crossover dreams of Motowna??s Berry Gordy, who helped launch Jacksona??s career with the Jackson 5. In this incisive and revealing examination of the making and meaning of Thriller, Nelson George illuminates the brilliant creative process (and work ethic) of Jackson and producer Quincy Jones, deftly exploring the larger context of the music, life, and seismic impact of Michael Jackson on three generations. All this from a groundbreaking journalist and cultural critic who was there. George questions whether the phenomenon Jackson became is even possible today. He revisits his early writings ...

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Rikky Rooksby. Complete Guide to the Music of Fleetwood Mac (Complete Guide to the Music of...)

Publisher:
Year:2004
Pages:125
ISBN:1844494276

Book DescriptionClassic guides to the music of the world?s best-known acts. Written by experts, each book examines every song in a given artist?s recorded repertoire, making it an invaluable guide for collectors and fans alike.

Price:469 rub.Buy

Geoff Brown. Michael Jackson: A Life in Music

Publisher:Omnibus Press
Year:2009
Pages:128
ISBN:978-1-84938-263-2

This is the indispensible consumers' guide to the music of Michael Jackson and the members of the Jackson family. Now updated to include Michael Jackson's solo album "Invincible". An album by album, track by track, examination of every song released by The Jackson 5, both as a group and as individuals, together with a special section on Michael's phenomenally successful solo ventures and the success of his sister Janet. It also covers the Motown era and all subsequent recordings. Features include: a detailed album by album, track by track analysis; a separate index on compilation albums; a song index for easy reference; and an eight page colour section.