Musikk

Über vierzig Jahre lang brachte Willis Conover ab den 1950er Jahren allabendlich den Jazz via Kurzwelle in die Welt. Besonders in den ehemaligen Ostblockländern wurden Conover und seine Sendungen zu einem Mythos. Während die Kulturpolitiker beider Seiten versuchten, Jazz als Propagandawaffe zu nutzen oder ihn zu bekämpfen, bildeten die entstehenden Jazzkontakte eine wichtige kulturelle Brücke zwischen Ost und West. Diese Doppelfunktion des Jazz als Waffe oder Brücke analysiert das Werk anhand von bislang ungenutztem Archivmaterial aus den USA, Russland und den wichtigsten ehemaligen Ostblockstaaten sowie Conovers Nachlass und Zeitzeugenberichten.

A colourful 3-volume set that introduces, deepens & enriches the Wagner Experience for the newcomer & seasoned Wagnerian. Vol. 1 explores Wagner's formative experiences, aspirations, mentality & his first wife Minna's immense but unrecognised impact on him & his music. Vols. 2 & 3 cover Wagner's operas (including his rarely examined early operas).

Anthony Burgess's brilliance as an essayist and his passion for music are united in The Devil Prefers Mozart, the largest collection of his music essays ever assembled.

The White Stripes were one of the breakout bands of the early 2000s 'rock revival'. They produced some of the most indelible songs of the 21st Century and reintroduced a sense of mystery and panache to the staid indie rock scene of the era. But that was only the beginning for singer-guitarist Jack White.

Dive into the musical universe of solo Ian Hunter songs like never before with Ian Hunter On Track. We unlock the secrets behind every lyric, riff, and melody in this one-of-a-kind musical journey. From the soul-stirring anthems that defined an era to the hidden gems that eluded the spotlight, this book leaves no chord unheard.

The most comprehensive, up to date overview of Neil Young's music available, covering all his solo studio albums from 1968 up until the end of 2022.