The telling journey of a centuries-old tune and what it says about race, class, and American folk music

A call for collaboration and understanding in how we learn jazz in diverse settings

A fun-filled survey of the women who topped the charts in jazz, blues, R&B, and rock ’n’ roll

An entertaining and thorough introduction to the power of punk’s hybrid evolution

A delightful visit with the talented, yet often overlooked, white female vocalists of the 1950s

An intimate look at the role of the banjo in a long-standing, joyful musical tradition vital to the Appalachian region

A collection of dynamic perspectives on a compelling musical genius and enigma

An exploration of the untold stories of lesser-known female musicians

The lively story of the rise of R&B in Memphis through the eyes of one of its powerhouses

The story of a resolute African American composer and educator who flourished during the oppressive Jim Crow Era

The first serious study of one of America’s favorite bands

The first scholarly study of one of the most renowned groups in the history of rock ’n’ roll

The first scholarly volume dedicated to French Creole music and its contribution to the development of jazz in New Orleans

A vividly photographed journey through the world of zydeco music

A fascinating collaboration from two scholars working in the South during a crucial point in blues history