Like most Mancunians of his age, Sacha Lord’s life has been a tale of two cities. Then and now. Over the past three deca......more
Freshly revised and chock-full of new, vibrant stories, Last Night a DJ Saved My Life is the "lively and . . . necessary......more
The Prodigy emerged out of the Essex rave scene in 1991 with their first single - a ’novelty hit’, Charly - which sounde......more
Dance Music Manual - a comprehensive guidebook for novice and seasoned professionals alike - walks readers through the t......more
Dance Music Manual - a comprehensive guidebook for novice and seasoned professionals alike - walks readers through the t......more
"I’m a Barbie Girl, in a Barbie world," the ubiquitous refrain that dominated the airwaves in summer 1997. Aqua’s single......more
"I’m a Barbie Girl, in a Barbie world," the ubiquitous refrain that dominated the airwaves in summer 1997. Aqua’s single......more
From her childhood in Detroit to her professional career in New York City, American composer Lucia Dlugoszewski (1925-20......more
Tango music rapidly became a global phenomenon as early as the beginning of the twentieth century, with about 30% of gra......more
Tango music rapidly became a global phenomenon as early as the beginning of the twentieth century, with about 30% of gra......more
"This book is Trevor’s story in his own words, as told through the prism of twenty-three of his most important songs - f......more
In many ways, 2003 was the worst possle year to start a dance musc lael. Vnyl sales were on a death spral, dstrutors wer......more
This book investigates choreomusical aspects of tango argentino in translocal practice, in particular its current manife......more
This book is about the kind of ordinary dancing you and I might do in our kitchens when a favourite tune comes on. It’s ......more
’In Time’ is an innovative study of classical music that integrates contemporary theory, such as problem-solving strateg......more
This third volume of the series ’Giuseppe Tartini and the Musical Culture of the Enlightenment’ aims to investigate vari......more
"Puppeteers Make Things happen, Pawns Dance War" unfurls as an entrancing story that digs into the unpredictable dance a......more
Explore the captivating journey of synthwave through "The History of Synthwave" by Herkimer Throckmorton. From its roots......more
Explore the captivating journey of synthwave through "The History of Synthwave" by Herkimer Throckmorton. From its roots......more
The work, entitled The Language of Czech and Polish Civil Law Contracts: A Comparative Study Based on Corpus Research, i......more
Belle époque Paris adored dance. Whether at the music hall or in more refined theaters, audiences flocked to see the spe......more
Unleash your inner artist and test your Swiftie knowledge with this brand new colouring and activity book! Featuring ill......more
Stage fright is a common fear that many performers, including dancers, experience before taking the spotlight. The feeli......more
Immerse yourself with ’70s vibes by making and enjoying 60 disco-inspired cocktails, slushies, and martinis that will pu......more
Every culture on earth has at one time or another danced. From tribal times forward people have danced to socialize, exp......more
Every culture on earth has at one time or another danced. From tribal times forward people have danced to socialize, exp......more
Harmony Notes: Book 2, is a natural follow on from Harmony Notes: Book 1. The vocabulary is expanded to encompass disson......more
The first book-length inquiry into the twisted romantic ballad, giving a sense of both its history and contemporary curr......more
Fugue Analysis A Practical Guide offers a systematic approach to the analysis of fugal counterpoint, previously unavaila......more
Discover the beauty and complexity of natural rhythms and dances with this informative and engaging guide. From the walt......more
Discover the beauty and complexity of natural rhythms and dances with this informative and engaging guide. From the walt......more
This book is a comprehensive guide to the fashionable quadrille dance, and provides detailed instructions on the steps, ......more
This book is a comprehensive guide to the fashionable quadrille dance, and provides detailed instructions on the steps, ......more
The sound of a city is a cultural phenomenon based on the characteristic relationship between music and the cultural spe......more
This book follows DJ Disciple and his behind-the-scenes story of how DJs, promoters, fans, and others transformed house ......more
Dancing Black, Dancing White: Rock ’n’ Roll, Race, and Youth Culture of the 1950s and Early 1960s offers a new look at t......more
This unique, visually exciting look at the evolution of nightclubs across America and Europe since the 1960s reveals an ......more
"Guides readers through dance-punk, a sub-genre of post-punk, drawing from the historical and cultural conditions surrou......more
This book is a study of the Bharata Natyam dance genre "padam" focusing on its patrons and composers and its formal stru......more
How and why was outdated racial content - and specifically blackface minstrelsy - not only permitted, but in fact allowe......more
A brilliant, touching and thought-provoking book. Moving Along merges academic research with personal narrative and beau......more
How and why was outdated racial content - and specifically blackface minstrelsy - not only permitted, but in fact allowe......more
"Repositions ESG in their rightful place as punk pioneers and explains how they have paved the way for modern dance musi......more
An analysis of sources on music in occupied Poland confirms that access to music, proportionate to racial status, was us......more
"Life in Motion" is a study of select fiction that focuses on the dynamic nature of life and the various changes and mov......more
This book offers critical demonstrations of various methods and concepts currently used in music analysis. Among the sub......more
Giuseppe Tartini (1692-1770) made history both as an outstanding composer and as an exceptional music theorist. Especial......more
Digitalization of the Industry in a Brand New Normal: Media and Art approaches "the brand new normal" as the digitalizat......more
This chapter depicts the background on which the premise of the topic of the present study depends and explains the diff......more
Creole Soul: Zydeco Lives is an exquisitely photographed volume of interviews with contemporary zydeco musicians. Featur......more
A global celebration of dance music, taking in the cities responsible for the best DJs, records, and clubs Travel the wo......more
The monograph concerns one of the most important trends in contemporary classical Polish music. The ‟new romanticism" re......more
You’re about to discover priceless information about the life of michael jackson, the king of pop! He received that pres......more
Turkish Cinema and Television Industry in the Digital Streaming Era addresses three main comprehensions: aesthetic trans......more
Marvelous Rise of Superheroes in Cinema: Evolution of the Genre from Sequels to Universes addresses the superhero movie ......more
Antonín Dvořák’s masterful compositional strategies construct sonic humor in his six comic operas. He crafts musical sla......more
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The Art of Tango offers a systematic exploration of the performance, arrangement and composition of the universally popu......more
From early accounts of dance customs in medieval Ireland to the present, Brennan offers an authoritative look at the evo......more
Everything you want to know about the fabulousness that is Eurovision! The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the world’s......more
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Transformation of the Industry in a Brand New Normal: Media, Music, and Performing Arts is a collection of contemporary ......more
Almost as soon as ’club culture’ took hold - during the UK’s Second Summer of Love in 1988 - its sociopolitical impact b......more
This enhanced edition of the life and works of the eclectic Breton polymath Jean Cras sustains his renaissance as one of......more
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When Americans mamboed in the kitchen, waltzed in the living room, polkaed in the pavilion, and tangoed at the club; wit......more
Renegade Snares is the definitive book on drum & bass music. Pieced together using original interviews conducted with al......more
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This book contains a collection of songs about love, life, and the blues. It is one that every romantic at heart will tr......more
During their internment in Ferramonti, Jewish musicians gave rise to musical practices (so-called Lagermusik): concerts ......more
A celebratory look at how the groundbreaking disco hit changed the world and became "one of the most influential records......more
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Renegades: Digital Dance Cultures from Dubsmash to TikTok explores how hip hop culture -- principally music and dance --......more
This book provides a thorough analysis of terpsichorean lexis in Renaissance drama. Besides considering not only the Sha......more
Starring the Grammy award winning filmmaker, rock star, dj, radio broadcaster, social commentator, husband and father Do......more
In the ’80s, the Birmingham, England, band Duran Duran became closely associated with new wave, an idiosyncratic genre t......more
Freedom is the oldest human value. Traditionally, though, freedom has been seen in rather abstract terms: as something t......more
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This is an extensive and thorough survey of the Venetian instrumental concerto of the Baroque era. It provides sufficien......more
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Legendary drum & bass magazine Knowledge returns for a one-off special book to celebrate their 25th anniversary. It’s be......more
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