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  • Elza Soares - Trayectória Musical
    Elza Soares / Sergio Cohn
    Elza Soares (1937-2022) es el mejor Brasil. Con su voz singularmente ronca Elza se atrevió a darle nombre a las muchas formas de hambre que experimenta la humanidad: hambre no solo de comida, sino también de libertad sexual, de igualdad racial, de arte y belleza.'Siempre pensé que las mujeres debían ser libres. Luchar, vivir, amar, ser felices y tener libertad. Desde que era un...
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    19,24 €

  • Gilberto Gil - Trayectória Musical
    Gilberto Gil / Sergio Cohn
    Gilberto Gil (1942) no es solo un músico. Desde su juventud como uno de los líderes de la contracultura a su madurez como uno de los ministros de Cultura más respetados a nivel mundial, Gil es la más completa manifestación de lo que significa ser un artista popular brasileño.'Haciendo canciones, operando musicalmente, vas descubriendo que puedes hablar de todo. Y no solo puedes...
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    23,40 €

  • Mercedes Sosa - Trayectória Musical
    Mercedes Sosa
    Mercedes Sosa (1935-2009) fue una inmensa cantora y la portavoz consciente de sus ideas en los momentos más diversos - a veces extremadamente difíciles - de su vida y de la historia del país. Su compromiso era artístico y político, era personal y trascendía cualquier frontera.'Nosotros, los cantores, tenemos la obligación de mostrar las obras de los nuevos autores y compositore...
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    19,24 €

  • Josh Binney (hardback)
    T Dennis Reece
    This biography traces Josh Binney’s unusual film and stage career, which ranged from praise for his direction in Boston of the play Pinocchio to imprisonment in Montana for movie investment fraud. Particular attention is paid to his work in the 1940s for All American News, one of the major independent producers of films for the Black market. Binney’s credits there led The Times...
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    42,71 €

  • Josh Binney
    T Dennis Reece
    This biography traces Josh Binney’s unusual film and stage career, which ranged from praise for his direction in Boston of the play Pinocchio to imprisonment in Montana for movie investment fraud. Particular attention is paid to his work in the 1940s for All American News, one of the major independent producers of films for the Black market. Binney’s credits there led The Times...
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    31,39 €

  • Life of Beethoven
    Anton Schindler
    'DURING the painful illness of full four months which terminated in the death of Ludwig van Beethoven, he was one day conversing with Hofrath von Breuning and myself on the subject of Plutarch’s Lives. Breuning took advantage of the long-wished-for opportunity to ask Beethoven, apparently without any particular object, which of his contemporaries he should prefer for his biogra...
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    20,80 €

  • Sex, Drugs & Rock Rose
    Jennifer Gabriel
    Unravel the journey of Rock Rose: from religious chains to the wild world of adult entertainment - all in the embrace of self-love.Step into a world where the electrifying beats of rock music meld with tales of passionate defiance. Sex, Drugs, & Rock Rose is not just a memoir-it’s an anthem for every soul yearning to break free.Meet Rock Rose-a symbol of resilience, audacity, a...
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    37,89 €

  • Sex, Drugs & Rock Rose
    Jennifer Gabriel
    Unravel the journey of Rock Rose: from religious chains to the wild world of adult entertainment - all in the embrace of self-love.Step into a world where the electrifying beats of rock music meld with tales of passionate defiance. Sex, Drugs, & Rock Rose is not just a memoir-it’s an anthem for every soul yearning to break free.Meet Rock Rose-a symbol of resilience, audacity, a...
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    35,78 €

  • Letters to Dead People (Dyslexia-friendly Edition, Volume 1)
    Henry Nash / Ivor Share
    Ever wondered what drove the Great and the Good in History? What questions would you ask them if you got the chance?What’s the connection between Boudica and JK Rowling? Where did Walt Disney get some of his insights from? Who was Nettie Honeyball? Many of the answers are here in this book, which is a collection of entertaining letters written to more than fifty of the icons of...
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    14,12 €

  • Life of Chopin
    Franz Liszt
    Life of Chopin is classical music biography that represents the definitive account of the life of the great Polish pianist/composer, Frederic Chopin. The story is told by his friend and colleague, the legendary Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt-the ideal man to relate the brief, but brilliant life of Chopin. Liszt’s proximity to the subject and insightful accounts make this Chopin...
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    16,47 €

  • Deanna Durbin in Hollywood
    Barry Lowe
    Known as the first film teenager, Deanna Durbin was one of the most popular actresses of the 1930s and 1940s. From starring alongside legends like Judy Garland to playing the lead role in classic film musicals, her rise to fame seemed almost like fantasy. But her life behind the scenes was anything but glamorous. Though Durbin was a princess to the public, she was a puppet to f...
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    60,18 €

  • Superstar in a Masquerade
    William Sargent
    Superstar In A Masquerade tells the story of pianist Leon Russell and his life journey, from his afflicted birth to becoming a session man and Grammy-winning millionaire rock star. It also follows the careers of his hometown Tulsa pals David Gates and J.J. Cale.Read about thousands of songs by over 500 artists and...When 17 year-old Leon replaced Jerry Lee Lewis on stageWhy DC ...
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    138,22 €

  • Superstar in a Masquerade
    William Sargent
    Superstar In A Masquerade tells the story of pianist Leon Russell and his life journey, from his afflicted birth to becoming a session man and Grammy-winning millionaire rock star. It also follows the careers of his hometown Tulsa pals David Gates and J.J. Cale.Read about thousands of songs by over 500 artists and...When 17 year-old Leon replaced Jerry Lee Lewis on stageWhy DC ...
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    149,74 €

  • Pump It Up Magazine
    Anissa B. Sutton / Michael B. Sutton
    Hey Pump It Up Family,Guess what? We’ve got a super special edition for you, all about celebrating the incredible powerhouses we call women! Guess what? We’ve stumbled upon a voice that’s basically a mix of Mariah Carey, Adele, Christina Aguilera, and Ariana Grande! Yep, you heard it right - Victoria Renée is a MUST-LISTEN! In the Beauty & Fashion corner, we’re spilling the te...
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    11,14 €

  • Millionaire in 365
    Devaraj / DEVARAJAN PILLAI G
    Embark on a transformative journey to financial abundance with 'Millionaire in 365: The Ultimate Guide to Making 10 Million in 1 Year.' This groundbreaking book unveils a comprehensive roadmap for individuals daring to achieve the audacious goal of making 10 million within a year. It goes beyond traditional financial wisdom, providing a dynamic blueprint that integrates innovat...
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    33,77 €

  • 40-Foot Lemon
    Geoff Harkness
    The Definitive Account of U2’s Most Interesting EraWhen U2 released Pop in 1997, the Irish quartet had been on a decade-long run of hits that included The Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby. The band’s Zoo TV tour in the early 1990s was a multimedia extravaganza that dazzled critics and sold out venues the world over. But Pop turned out to be U2’s worst-selling album, and the accompa...
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    24,99 €

  • Sex, Trucks, and Rock ’n Roll
    Ben Mason
    Sex, Trucks, and Rock ’n Roll: A Spiritual Journey takes readers on a wild and captivating ride through the life of Ben Mason, an arrogant and decadent rocker who eventually finds redemption and peace amid chaos. Drawing on his experiences in the music industry and his love for Eastern and Western faiths, Ben embarks on a transformative journey that leads him to self-discovery ...
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    16,20 €

  • Wild colonial boys
    Thomas Paul Burgess
    In this compelling memoir, Thomas Paul Burgess recounts his time as a member of Ruefrex, one of Northern Ireland’s most successful punk rock bands. Through a series of revealing vignettes, he traverses strife-torn Belfast and bohemian London, revealing another side of the punk rock story. ...
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    29,26 €

  • Behind the Scenes
    Judith Bishop
    Television journalists have a front row seat as history unfolds.It goes with the territory. Viewers can only imagine what happens behind the scenes. It might not make headlines, but for a working journalist each assignment is a unique experience. Woven together they create a lifetime of memories. Covering political milestones, breaking news and the arts is a fabulous ride. The ...
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    30,66 €

  • Behind the Scenes
    Judith Bishop
    Television journalists have a front row seat as history unfolds.It goes with the territory. Viewers can only imagine what happens behind the scenes. It might not make headlines, but for a working journalist each assignment is a unique experience. Woven together they create a lifetime of memories. Covering political milestones, breaking news and the arts is a fabulous ride. The ...
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    16,64 €

  • Queen
    United Library
    Embárcate en un viaje extraordinario a través de la odisea musical de Queen, la sensación del rock británico que trascendió géneros y generaciones. Formado en 1970 por el trío dinámico formado por Freddie Mercury, Brian May y Roger Taylor, al que más tarde se unió John Deacon, el sonido innovador de Queen evolucionó desde el rock progresivo y el heavy metal hasta el rock de are...
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    9,02 €

  • Queen
    United Library
    Embark on an extraordinary journey through the musical odyssey of Queen, the British rock sensation that transcended genres and generations. Formed in 1970 by the dynamic trio of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, and Roger Taylor, later joined by John Deacon, Queen’s groundbreaking sound evolved from progressive rock and heavy metal to arena rock and pop, leaving an indelible mark on...
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    8,99 €

  • Britney Spears
    United Library
    Delve into the extraordinary journey of Britney Jean Spears, the American singer often hailed as the 'Princess of Pop,' in this comprehensive biography that chronicles her impact on the music industry and her enduring influence on popular culture. From her breakthrough with Jive Records at the tender age of fifteen to becoming the best-selling teenage artist of all time with ch...
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    10,16 €

  • Britney Spears
    United Library
    Adéntrate en el extraordinario viaje de Britney Jean Spears, la cantante estadounidense a menudo aclamada como la 'Princesa del Pop', en esta completa biografía que narra su impacto en la industria musical y su influencia duradera en la cultura popular. Desde su avance con Jive Records a la tierna edad de quince años hasta convertirse en la artista adolescente más vendida de to...
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    10,19 €

  • Are We Still Rolling? Studios, Drugs and Rock ’n’ Roll - One Man’s Journey Recording Classic Albums
    Phill Brown
    Phill Brown is a sound engineer and producer who - over an illustrious 50-year career - has worked with many of the biggest names in rock and roll.In this reissued and updated version of his 2011 memoir, Phill describes the ups and downs of a professional recording studio, working on sessions for The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and Joe Cocker at the famed Olympic Sound Studio...
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    24,00 €

  • From Britain to Bunny
    Zoë Gregory
    What does it take to get from the tough streets of London to the glitz and glamour of the Playboy Mansion? Author Zoë Gregory takes readers on a journey through the rave scene of her rebellious youth to the stark reality of young motherhood and the economic pressures that drove her to reimagine her future. With hard work, strategic thinking, and a touch of manifestation, Zoë se...
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    21,79 €

  • Movin’ On
    Jeremy Paul Ämick
    Coming of age during the British Invasion of the early 1960s, Ron West was inspired to pursue a career in music. His interest in bands like the Beatles influenced the formation of the Chesmann and Chesmann Square-popular Kansas City area bands that survived for a decade and included his two younger brothers, Steve and Gary. Then, in 1977, West formed a new band, Missouri, which...
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    14,07 €

  • Journeys to the Bandstand
    Chris Wong
    What I didn’t know [when starting to research and write this book]: I would become full-on, hopelessly obsessed with finding out every arcane detail about the artists gathered in these pages, whether they are living or long gone. Those myriad facts are puzzle pieces that-even though some pieces are missing-form portraits of extraordinary people with a hunger for jazz and other ...
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    39,57 €

  • Beethoven
    Elliott Graeme
    The following brief sketch can lay no claim to originality; it is merely a slight résumé of the principal events in the master’s life (from the works of Schindler, Ries, and Wegeler, and more especially from Marx and Thayer), and is intended for those who, without the leisure to go deeply into the subject, yet desire to know a little more about the great Tone-poet than can be g...
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    12,48 €

  • Adele
    United Library
    Ingrese al fascinante mundo de Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, la cantante británica cuya poderosa voz de mezzosoprano y composición conmovedora han capturado los corazones de millones de personas en todo el mundo. Este libro es una exploración íntima de la vida, la carrera y el notable arte de uno de los músicos más aclamados y queridos de nuestro tiempo. Desde sus primeros días en ...
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    9,02 €