history and criticism

An archive of articles by the editor's favorite rock writers, culled from his Web site, "Rock's Backpages," includes pieces on such artists as the Beatles, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, and Madonna.

Examines the role of African-American folk music in the aesthetics of the Harlem Renaissance and in the political debates surrounding racial performance, social memory, and national identity during the era.

Contains articles that provide biographical, bibliographical, and analytical information on approximately eighty of the world's major dramatists, arranged alphabetically from Abe to Camus.

A collection of writings by T. S. Eliot.

"[Describes] how sampling remade hip-hop over forty years, from pioneering superstar Grandmaster Flash through crate-digging preservationist and innovator Madlib"--Amazon.

Do you know a capella from zarzuela? Can you distinguish between a serenade and a symphony? If you only have 30 seconds, there is time to understand the creative journey taken by classical music from the Middle Ages to the modern era. This book explores the pivotal composers, movements and innovations from classical music's long and fascinating history.

"Hip-hop culture has shaped many facets of popular culture, including the worlds of music, politics, and business. The hip-hop movement began with New York City residents with few resources and has now turned into a billion-dollar worldwide industry. Readers will learn about the four elements of hip-hop: rapping (MCing), disc jockeying (DJing), graffiti art, and B-boying (break dancing). They'll learn how these foundational components evolved to construct what hip-hop is recognized as today. A list of essential hip-hop albums and annotated quotes from music critics and . . . hip-hop artists are also included in this . . . look at the history of hip-hop"--Provided by publisher.