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Never a Dull Moment: 1971, the Year That Rock Exploded
By David Hepworth
Making the case — or not — for a particular time’s musical dominance.
Blowin’ Up: Rap Dreams in South Central
By Jooyoung Lee
This fascinating look at an oft-misunderstood musical genre suffers from the absence of women
The Art of Grace: On Moving Well Through Life
By Sarah L. Kaufman
An earnest though uneven ode to poise.
Schubert’s Winter Journey: Anatomy of an Obsession
By Ian Bostridge
A leading British classical tenor sets out to explore one of the most moving musical works of the 19th century.
1965: The Most Revolutionary Year in Music
By Andrew Grant Jackson
An entertaining exploration of the cultural events and songs that defined a decade.
Of All the Gin Joints: Stumbling Through Hollywood History
By Mark Bailey and Edward Hemingway
A boozy ride through tales of Old Hollywood, mixed liberally with recipes for serious libations.
