An invaluable history of spiritual singing groups and how their tours helped build historically Black colleges and universities in the South

A personal exploration of the lives and music of the father-daughter duo as they spread their mission and music across the South

A thorough examination of the history and legacy of African American fiddling

The riveting biography of one of the world’s greatest yet lesser-known jazz musicians

Ellington’s music with fresh thematic explorations to delight music lovers

The first complete account of all the music, song, and dance in the WPA ex-slave narratives

The first full-length biography of one of the greatest country blues performers

An electric collection of essays and reflections on an enigmatic musical legend

An examination and celebration of the distinct sound of Wichita’s regional blues tradition

An overdue amendment to the conventional history and study of jazz

A touching tribute to life on the road and in the studio with the inventor of newgrass music

How pop music remembers and re-plays sounds from the past

A behind-the-scenes account from Muddy Waters’s road manager and right-hand man during the bluesman’s last great years

The lively history of a cherished music scene and its ongoing social significance

From the first raucous chorus to the aftermath of Katrina, the saga of the Big Easy’s signature music