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Alan Light

    Alan Light is een vooraanstaand muziekjournalist wiens geschriften zich verdiepen in de geschiedenis en impact van baanbrekende muzikale werken. Hij brengt uitgebreide kennis en een analytische blik mee om de ingewikkelde verhalen achter iconische liedjes en albums te onderzoeken. Light's stijl biedt lezers een boeiend inzicht in het creatieve proces en de culturele betekenis van muziek, waarmee hij zichzelf vestigt als een gewaardeerde verteller van muzikale legaten.

    What Happened, Miss Simone?
    My Cross to Bear
    The Holy or the Broken
    The Holy or the Broken
    Let's Go Crazy
    The Vibe History of Hip Hop
    • The Vibe History of Hip Hop

      • 304bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen
      4,2(9)Tarief

      Vibe, the voice of the hip hop generation, presents the essence of hip hop. Music, fashion, dance, graffiti, movies, videos, and business - it's all in this brilliant tale of a cultural revolution that spans race and gender, language and nationality. The definitive history of an underdocumented music genre, 'The Vibe History of Hip Hop' tells the full story of this grassroots cultural movement, from its origins on the streets of the Bronx to its explosion as an international phenomenon. Illustrated with almost 200 photos, and accompanied by comprehensive discographies, this book is a vivid review of the hip hop world through the eyes and ears of more than 50 of the finest music writers and cultural critics at work today, including Danyel Smith, Greg Tate, Anthony De Curtis, dream hampton, Neil Strauss, and Bonz Malone.

      The Vibe History of Hip Hop
    • Let's Go Crazy

      • 304bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen
      4,0(43)Tarief

      The story behind the making of the phenomenon PURPLE RAIN is the book every fan will want to read!

      Let's Go Crazy
    • The Holy or the Broken

      Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, and the Unlikely Ascent of Hallelujah

      • 320bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen
      3,7(10)Tarief

      Focusing on the creation and enduring legacy of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," this account explores its transformation from a little-known song to a widely beloved classic. The book features new material to coincide with a documentary about Cohen, highlighting the song's impact on music and culture. Alan Light offers insight into the song's making, its remakes, and the reasons behind its remarkable popularity, making it a compelling read for fans and music enthusiasts alike.

      The Holy or the Broken
    • The Holy or the Broken

      • 288bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen
      3,8(86)Tarief

      The Holy or the Broken is the fascinating account of one of the most-performed rock songs in history, Leonard Cohen's heartrending Hallelujah.

      The Holy or the Broken
    • My Cross to Bear

      • 400bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen
      3,9(4529)Tarief

      For the first time, rock music icon Gregg Allman, one of the founding members of The Allman Brothers Band, tells the full story of his life and career in My Cross to Bear.

      My Cross to Bear
    • The biography offers a unique glimpse into Johnny Cash's life through a rich collection of never-before-seen personal photographs and memorabilia from the Cash family. It chronicles his journey, highlighting significant moments and personal insights that shaped his music and legacy. This illustrated narrative not only celebrates Cash's artistic contributions but also provides an intimate look at the man behind the legend, making it a compelling read for fans and newcomers alike.

      Johnny Cash: The Life and Legacy of the Man in Black
    • Dlouho předtím, než se roku 1984 objevila píseň „Hallelujah“ na albu „Various Positions“, Leonard Cohen tápal, trápil se a přepisoval bezmála osmdesát veršů této skladby. Když byla konečně vydána, nedostalo se jí téměř žádné pozornosti. Dnes je jednou z nejoblíbenějších a nejhranějších písní v... číst celé

      Svaté nebo zničené - Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley a neočekávaný vzestup Hallelujah