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

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

A complex portrait of music, memory, and commemoration through a unique lens

A firsthand remembrance of the artists, engineers, crews, and settings that make roots music magical

A recovery and celebration of a once-mighty, now-vanished Tennessee musical legacy

An in-depth study of the influence and conflicting interpretations of Black vocal heritage in the 1920s

The full story of an incredible collaboration among the Brubecks and Armstrong to create jazz’s most amazing musical

270 musical examples plus biographies and photographs completing a vibrant picture of Mississippi’s fiddle tradition

A lively and detailed exploration of the history of the blues from the 1940s to the 1990s in the City That Never Sleeps

A thorough exploration of early pop ballads in the American Songbook and how they still resonate

A tale of three African American teenagers who conquered the music world

An assessment, celebration, and careful notation of the extraordinary melting pot of Latin music

The first book-length account of American punk as a musical style

The first in-depth intellectual history of funk music and its growth out of the blues tradition

A unique, insider perspective on race relations in a great American music

The unforgettable life story of one amazing musician touring and playing with Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Reed, Marvin Gaye, and many more

A collaborative blast of history and inspiration from top-of-the-line musicians

The first-ever account of the Washington, DC, blues scene

The only book solely about antebellum American fiddling

A history of the first sound engineer to jam sprawling festivals and rock whole stadiums

The first and definitive biography of the great bass saxophone jazz man

The conclusion of a monumental study of jazz and its lasting influence