popular music

"Investigates the meteoric ascent of Korean popular music in relation to the rise of personal technology and social media, situating a feverish cross-media partnership within the Korean historical context and broader questions about what it means to be 'live' and 'alive'"--Amazon.

Looks at Korean pop band BTS.

Told from two viewpoints, teens Lucky, a very famous K-pop star, and Jack, a part-time paparazzo who is trying to find himself, fall for each other against the odds through the course of one stolen day.

"Describes the musician Khalid's road to fame and influence on the world today"--Provided by publisher.

Tells, in verse, the story of how Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel met as teenagers in Queens and learned to write songs and harmonize together.

A history of popular music in the United States, and how it has shaped American ideas and beliefs.

A comprehensive study of how gay, lesbian, and bisexual performers have influenced jazz and blues as a provocative reminder of how far the fight for equality has come.

"...tells the story of popular music, from the first recording in the 1890s to the early pop superstars of the twentieth century and the omnipresence of music in our lives, in hit singles, ringtones and on Spotify. ... [the author] shows how revolutionary changes in technology turned popular music into the lifeblood of the modern world"--Back cover.

Tessa and Eric are forced out of hiding when pop star Dorian Grey is found alive, intimate photos appear on Eric's biggest fan account, and Tessa becomes a suspect in a murder.

"The influence of African Americans on music in the United States cannot be overstated. A large variety of musical genres owe their beginnings to black musicians. Jazz, rap, funk, R&B, and even techno have roots in African American culture. This volume chronicles the history of African American music, with spotlights on influential black musicians of the past and present. Historical and contemporary photographs, including primary sources, contribute to an in-depth look at this essential part of American musical history"--Provided by the publisher.