Auteur: Lily E. Hirsch

This book introduces readers to a woman who truly persisted. Anneliese Landau pushed past bias to earn a Ph D in musicology in 1930. She then lectured on early German radio, breaking new ground in a …

A detailed and moving account of the life of Anneliese Landau, who, in Nazi Germany and later in émigré California, fought against prejudice to do notable work in music. This book introduces readers …

From his love of accordions and Hawaiian print shirts to his popular puns and trademark dance moves, Weird Al Yankovic has made a career out of making us laugh.Funny music is often dismissed as light …

This Expanded Edition features even more insights on ‘;Weird Al’ Yankovic, including his activities during a tumultuous 2020 and 2021, diving deeper into the world of the iconic man who has made a ca …

Insulting Music explores insult in and around music and demonstrates that insult is a key dimension of Western musical experience and practice. There is insult in the music we hear, how we expre …

This is a convincing call to action. Publishers Weekly Words and labels can hurt us all. And for many female musicians, the wounds are everywhere.From stars like Britney Spears and Mariah Carey to cl …

Take funny music seriously! Though often dismissed as silly or derivative, funny music, Lily E. Hirsch argues, is incredibly creative and dynamic, serving multiple aims from the celebratory to the re …