The definitive history of Western Music. The definitive survey, combining current scholarship with a vibrant narrative. Carefully informed by feedback from dozens of scholars, it remains the book that students and teachers trust to explain what’s important, where it fits and why it matters. Peter Burkholder weaves a compelling story of people, their choices and the western musical tradition that emerged.

From chant to hip-hop, he connects past to present to create a context for tomorrow’s...

The classic biography of the Rolling Stones - updated for their 60th anniversary

The definitive survey, combining current scholarship with a vibrant narrative. Carefully informed by feedback from dozens of scholars, it remains the book that students and teachers trust to explain what’s important, where it fits and why it matters. Peter Burkholder weaves a compelling story of people, their choices and the western musical tradition that emerged.

From chant to hip-hop, he connects past to present to create a context for tomorrow’s musicians.

The perfect gorgeous pocket-sized hardcover gift book for all Harry Styles fans, packed with 100 amazing photos and with a gold-foil stamped cover. Plus, top cultural, music and fashion contributors discuss Harry’s cultural significance and answer the question: Why Harry, why now and just what makes him the man of the moment?

50 jaar geleden, 23 november 1975. Die dag, exact een halve eeuw geleden, werd er rock & roll-geschiedenis geschreven in ons land. Die dag wervelden Bruce Springsteen en zijn E Street Band over het podium van de Amsterdamse RAI. Zij die erbij waren weten het zeker: zoiets hadden ze nog nooit gezien! Tom Engelshoven, 17 jaar jong en onwetend van alles wat nog komen zou, was een van de gelukkigen. Hij bleef Bruce zijn hele leven volgen. Eerst als fan, later als muziekjournalist en redacteur van...