Music History

Gliders Over Hollywood tells the exhilarating true story of a blue-collar kid nicknamed ‘Rap’ who grew up in thrall to rock’n’roll, then found himself right in the middle of many of his heroes’ lives …

Cold Glitter: The Untold Story of Canadian Glam uncovers a forgotten yet fascinating chapter on glam rock music and culture…from Canada. Los Angeles-based multi-disciplinary artist Robert Dayton …

Who originally authored the anonymous, undated French manuscript Traité d’accompagnement et de composition? Carla E. Williams tackles this mystery while providing the first English translation of thi …

The book description for the previously published ‘Thayer’s Life of Beethoven’ is not yet available. Das E-Book Thayer’s Life of Beethoven, Part I wird angeboten von Princeton University Press und wu …

This is the first study to explore fully the myth of America as reflected in the nation’s popular music. Beginning with the songs of the Pilgrims and continuing through more than two centuries of his …

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach …

Their melodies mesmerized you, their lyrics moved you – but it’s what you didn’t know about the artists that will SHOCK you. Finally – This book is a must-read for all lovers and fans of the greatest …

The genres of classical music and heavy metal music are rarely discussed in the same sentence. This book explores how these two styles of music have many more similarities and connections than most p …

In 1683 English court musicians and the Musical Society of London joined forces to celebrate St Cecilia’s Day (22 November) with a feast and the performance of specially composed music. The most prom …

Combining approaches from reception studies and historical musicology, this book demonstrates how the representation of music at exhibitions drew the press and public into debates about music’s role …