Résultats de recherche de titre
Articles 1 à 20 sur 1298
Seeing with music: the lives of 3 blind African musicians
Par Simon Ottenberg. 1996
An anthropologist's study of three performers' life experiences as sightless, unmarried, poor men in northern Sierra Leone. Describes their relationship…
to their music as individuals and as a group. Includes some of their lyricsIt's only rock 'n' roll: the ultimate guide to the Rolling Stones
Par James Karnbach. 1997
The history of the English band presented as a chronology. The longest chapter is a complete listing of the group's…
tours and concerts from 1962 to 1998. Contains a sessionography and a discography of releases for the U.S. and the U.K. Ends with a section on bootlegsBlowing on the changes: the art of the jazz horn players (Art of jazz)
Par Leslie Gourse. 1997
Discusses the development of jazz from the 1900s to the 1990s. Gourse relates the story of Louis "Pops" Armstrong's rise…
to fame and his influence on the world of jazz. She also covers many other well-known horn players, including Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, and Wynton Marsalis. For junior and senior high readersLa Renarde et le mal peigné: fragments de correspondance amoureuse, 1962-1993
Par Pauline Julien. 2009
Quincy
Par Quincy Jones. 2003
Her piano sang: a story about Clara Schumann (Carolrhoda creative minds book)
Par Barbara Allman. 1997
Allman details the life of Clara Wieck Schumann, who in 1828 gave her first full-length concert at the age of…
nine. She discusses Schumann's childhood and explains how her father influenced her life. The author portrays the pianist's early relationship with Robert Schumann, her father's disapproval of their marriage, and her love for her husband that lasted even after his death in 1856. For grades 3-6Blues legacies and Black feminism: Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Billie Holiday
Par Angela Davis. 1998
A feminist interpretation of the lives and lyrics of three African American blues musicians of the 1930s. Also includes the…
complete lyrics of some of Ma Rainey's and Bessie Smith's songsLudwig van Beethoven, composer
Par Dynise Balcavage. 1996
The life and times of composer Ludwig Van Beethoven, born in 1770. He began losing his hearing as a young…
adult but was able to communicate and to pursue his musical career by using an ear trumpet and various devices. By the age of forty-eight he was totally deaf, but he continued working despite this challenge and several debilitating bouts of illness. For grades 6-9 and older readersLéo Ferré, poète et rebelle
Par Jean-Éric Perrin. 2008
"Une biographie à la lumière des témoignages des chanteurs d'aujourd'hui : Cali, Têtes Raides, Miossec, Noir Désir, qui illustre l'impact…
de l'artiste sur la nouvelle scène française. A l'occasion des quinze ans de sa mort, l'ouvrage fait le récit de son parcours articulé autour de thèmes forts qui ont fait le chemin personnel de l'artiste". -- 4e de couvEnergy follows thought: The stories behind my songs
Par Willie Nelson. 2023
For the first time ever, and to help celebrate his 90th birthday in 2023, American icon Willie Nelson provides the…
stories behind the lyrics of 160 of his favorite songs. From his earliest work in the 1950s to today, Willie looks back at the songs that have defined his career, from his days of earning $50 each to his biggest hits, from his less well-known songs (but incredibly meaningful to him) to his concept albums. Along the way, he also shares the stories of his guitar Trigger, his family and "family," as well as the artists he collaborated with, including Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings, Ray Charles, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Dolly Parton, and many others. Willie is disarmingly honest—what do you have to lose when you're about to turn 90? —meditating on the nature of songwriting and finding his voice, and the themes he's explored his whole life—relationships, infidelity, love, loss, friendship, life on the road, and particularly poignant at this juncture of his life: mortality. Revealing, funny, whimsical, and wise, this book is an enduring tribute to Willie Nelson's legacyRené Angélil: le maître du jeu
Par Georges-Hébert Germain. 2009
"Fils d'immigrants syriens, René Angélil est né à Montréal en janvier 1942. Très jeune, il a été mis en contact…
avec trois univers dans lesquels il va évoluer toute sa vie : le jeu, le sport et le show-business. Ce livre raconte sa vie et ses exploits de gambler, et d'autres, moins connus mais tout aussi étonnants, de stratège sportif. Il relate également, d'un point de vue tout neuf, ses faits et gestes de show-businessman. Après avoir lui-même fait carrière sur scène dans les années 1960, Angélil a été producteur de disques et de spectacles pendant une dizaine d'années, puis il s'est attaqué à ce qui allait devenir son chef-d'oeuvre : il a créé pour une artiste de très grand talent, Céline Dion, une carrière véritablement planétaire. Fin stratège, âpre négociateur, René Angélil a su planifier de façon très rationnelle la carrière de son artiste. Il raconte dans ce livre comment il a ourdi chacun de ses coups, comment, quand et avec qui il a mené les plus importantes négociations de sa carrière et réussi ses plus beaux deals, tout ce qu'il appelle le backstage story. Il ne cache rien de ces jeux de coulisses, où l'on croisera des personnalités du monde de la culture, mais aussi du sport, des affaires, de la politique". -- 4e de couvMa voix pour la liberté: document
Par Chöying Drolma. 2008
"À dix ans, j'ai décidé que je ne me marierais jamais et que plus personne ne lèverait la main sur…
moi. À commencer par mon père". Le témoignage exceptionnel d'une nonne bouddhiste qui consacre sa vie aux petites filles menacées par la violence des hommes. Ani est l'une de ces centaines de petites filles qui, au Népal et au Tibet, se réfugient au monastère pour ne pas être mariées de force à un homme qui les battra et les exploitera. Recueillie par un maître bouddhiste, Ani n'a jamais oublié la peur et la rage de son enfance blessée. Devenue nonne, elle veut aider toutes les petites filles promises au même enfer. Ouvrir une école. Mais où trouver les fonds ? Ani a un don extraordinaire : sa voix. Alors elle chante. Et sa musique traverse les frontières. Tracy Chapman, Céline Dion et Tina Turner la soutiennent, elle devient une star en Allemagne, au Japon, aux États-Unis... En quelques mois, Ani recueille dans son école plus de 50 petites filles de la rue. Aujourd'hui encouragée par le dalaï-lama, Ani Chöying raconte ici son enfance bouleversante et le destin unique qu'elle s'est forgé. La pauvreté et l'ignorance ont failli la tuer, mais elle a décidé de les combattre de toute la force de son exceptionnelle volonté, pour l'avenir des petites filles en danger." -- 4e de couvJacques Brel, une vie (Points. Littérature #73)
Par Olivier Todd. 1984
George harrison: The reluctant beatle
Par Philip Norman. 2023
Unprecedented in scope, this rich biography captures George Harrison at his most multi-faceted: devoted friend, loyal son, master guitar player,…
brilliant songwriter, cocaine addict, serial philanderer, global philanthropist, student of Indian mysticism, self-deprecating comedian, and, ultimately, iconic artist and man beloved by millions. Despite being hailed as one of the best guitarists of his era, George Harrison, particularly in his early decades, battled feelings of inferiority. He was often the butt of jokes from his bandmates owing to his lower-class background and, typically, was allowed to contribute only one or two songs per Beatles album out of the dozens he wrote. Now, acclaimed Beatles biographer Philip Norman examines Harrison through the lens of his numerous self-contradictions. Compared to songwriting luminaries John Lennon and Paul McCartney he was considered a minor talent, yet he composed such masterpieces as "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and "Here Comes the Sun," and his solo debut album "All Things Must Pass" achieved enormous success, appearing on many lists of the 100 best rock albums ever. Modern music critics place him in the pantheon of sixties guitar gods alongside Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, and Jimmy Page. Harrison railed against the material world yet wrote the first pop song complaining about income tax. He spent years lovingly restoring his Friar Park estate as a spiritual journey, but quickly mortgaged the property to help rescue a film project that would be widely banned as sacrilegious, Monty Python's Life of Brian . Harrison could be fiercely jealous, but not only did he stay friends with Eric Clapton when Clapton fell in love with Harrison's wife, Pattie Boyd, the two men grew even closer after Clapton walked away with her. Unprecedented in scope and filled with numerous color photos, this rich biography captures George Harrison at his most multi-faceted: devoted friend, loyal son, master guitar player, brilliant songwriter, cocaine addict, serial philanderer, global philanthropist, student of Indian mysticism, self-deprecating comedian, and, ultimately, iconic artist and man beloved by millionsMaking people's music: Moe Asch and Folkways records
Par Peter Goldsmith. 1998
The story of Asch's founding of Folkways Records and an account of his life from his birth in Poland in…
1905 to his death in America in 1986. Describes how his recording studio helped preserve musical and oral traditions from the United States and other countriesMusic, the brain, and ecstasy: how music captures our imagination
Par Robert Jourdain. 1997
Using science, psychology, and philosophy, the author explains the evolution of sound in humans and the meaning of music. Uses…
historical anecdotes and different examples of common musical themes to explain the way music gives pleasureRené Angélil: l'homme derrière Céline Dion
Par Yves Boudreau. 2000
Ray Charles: soul man
Par Ruth Turk. 1996
Biography of the black musician who was blinded by glaucoma as a child. Charles left school at an early age…
to pursue his musical career. He traveled from his home in Florida to form different bands and became a popular performer of international renown. Covers periods of Charles's life from childhood to age sixty-three. For grades 4-7The storyteller: Expanded: ...because there's more to the story
Par Dave Grohl. 2023
Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller * Named one of Variety's Best Music Books of 2021 * Included in Audible's…
Best of The Year list * A Business Insider Best Memoirs of 2021 * One of NME's Best Music Books of 2021 * 2 Million Copies Sold Worldwide The Remastered Edition...Because There's Always More to the Story Dave Grohl's The Storyteller created a sensation when it was initially published, becoming a global bestseller and thrilling fans and critics alike. Readers came to the book for Dave's heartfelt voice, his love of family and music, and the energy that pours from every page. Dave's is an extraordinary life made of up ordinary moments, and he tells stories just like he writes songs—from his soul. Whether recounting his time as kid in Toughskins in the Virginia suburbs, as a skinny teenager drumming his heart out for punk band Scream, living through the explosion and implosion of Nirvana, or hustling all the way around the world to escort his daughters to the Father/Daughter dance (only to be ignored as soon as his girls found their friends) The Storyteller is just like its author, as real as it gets. To show his appreciation for his fans, and to celebrate his love of writing, this edition offers a wide variety of extra content, including: An essay on how Dave approaches creativity (Here's a hint: you don't have to think outside of the box. Just ignore it.) A series of prompts to jump start your creativity The story of when Dave first met Paul McCartney A collection of Dave's curated playlists, giving a glimpse into some of the music he loves The Storyteller has challenged what a music memoir can be. With this edition, the legacy continuesFrank Sinatra, entre chiennes et loups
Par Philippe Crocq. 2008
"Frank Sinatra alias "Blue Eyes", l'homme dont la voix d'or sera le fil conducteur de sa fabuleuse destinée, est né…
non loin de New York en 1915 dans une famille d'émigrés siciliens et a grandi à une époque où la Prohibition donnait soif ! Archétype du crooner, il mêlera ses racines jazzistiques à la mélodie, propulsant au zénith le grain unique de sa voix. Il enregistrera des milliers de chansons, sera l'incontournable créateur de Strangers In The Night et fera de Comme d'habitude devenu My Way un tube planétaire. Avant Elvis et les Beatles, il instaurera l'évanouissement en concert comme un rituel chez les adolescentes. Frankie, "The Voice", mais aussi le comédien aux multiples facettes sera également connu comme un fêtard en habit, un amoureux brutal, un amant infidèle et un Casanova trahi. Il tiendra dans ses bras les plus belles créatures de l'époque, Lana Turner, Lauren Bacall, Marilyn Monroe ainsi qu'Ava Gardner et Mia Farrow qu'il épousera. Homme d'influence, il associera la politique à la Mafia, avec laquelle il avait des liens, sans toutefois jamais le reconnaître. Il deviendra le proche de plusieurs présidents, sera fasciné par leur puissance et meurtri par leurs abandons. La rumeur, le scandale et la vénération l'accompagneront sa vie durant, mais également la générosité et la loyauté. Il sera de tous les combats contre l'injustice, la ségrégation et la discrimination raciale." -- 4e de couv