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In this insightful and wide-ranging interview, Peter Gabriel discusses the creation of his landmark album So, including the rhythm-driven writing process behind songs such as “Sledgehammer,” “Red Rain,” and “In Your Eyes.” He reflects on the influence of soul music, world rhythms, and innovative technology, while sharing stories about collaborations with Kate Bush, Stuart Copeland, and Youssou N'Dour. Gabriel also speaks about creativity, dream states, visual ideas, and the future of interactive entertainment, as well as his commitment to global causes through WOMAD and Amnesty International.

A rare and revealing interview with Peter Gabriel on the release of his landmark 1986 album So. Speaking with Rhona Elliott, he explores the creative process behind the record, the soul and world-music influences behind Sledgehammer, and stories behind Don't Give Up, Red Rain, and In Your Eyes. Gabriel also reflects on technology, activism, and music's power to drive change, including his support for Amnesty International and the impact of Biko. A fascinating portrait of an artist balancing chart success, bold ideas, and humanitarian vision.

In this exceptional biography, Pulitzer Prize finalist Mary Gabriel chronicles the meteoric rise and enduring influence of the greatest female pop icon of the modern era: Madonna. Deftly tracing the artist's life and influence from her Michigan roots through to her sold out concerts in Lisbon, Buenos Aires, London, and Malawi, Mary captures the inspiration, fame, and activism of one of the greatest pop icons of our time.

Wie kann ein Mensch, der einmal so erfolgreich war, so dermaßen abstürzen? Das ist die Frage, die den jungen Reporter Oliver Flesch 1996 dazu bewegt, ein Interview mit Gunter Gabriel zu arrangieren - in einer Kneipe im Hamburger Dammtorbahnhof. Nun scheint alles klar: Wer sich frühmorgens in einer Bahnhofskneipe verabredet, nimmt sein Frühstück flüssig zu sich - oder? 10 Jahre treffen die beiden sich wieder, auf Gunter Gabriels Hausboot im Hamburger Hafen, und Gunter Gabriel erzählt Oliver Flesch sein ganzes Leben - mit allen seinen Höhen, Tiefen und Brüchen.

George Harrison met Muhammad Ali in 1964, when both men were on the cusp of worldwide fame. We Shook Up the World is the story of these two larger-than-life figures at a momentous time. A unique blend of biography and cultural history, this book goes to the very heart of the zeitgeist that each man inhabited and reinvented in profound and enduring ways.

A personal and inspirational memoir from Grammy and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, focused on her amazing transformation as she embraced a healthy lifestyle and lost over eighty pounds. Soulful and sultry, Jennifer Hudson wowed the world with her powerful voice in American Idol's third season...