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When Namita is ten, her mother takes her to Dhondutai, a respected music teacher from the Jaipur gharana. Dhondutai's antecedents are rich-she is the only remaining student of the legendary Alladiya Khan, the founder of the gharana and of its most famous singer, the tempestuous Kesarbai Kerkar...

Raine Maida has played sold-out stadiums as the frontman of Our Lady Peace, launched a successful solo career, and produced albums for superstars Avril Lavigne and Kelly Clarkson. Chantal Kreviazuk is a Canadian singer-songwriter, composer, and classically trained pianist whose introspective pop-rock and adult-contemporary music earned her multiple Juno Awards and platinum-selling albums and who has written chart-topping songs for global stars such as Pitbull, Christina Aguilera, and Drake.

María del Monte lleva toda una vida poniendo voz a las emociones. Ahora abre el corazón para compartir las que han marcado la suya. Desde el amor incondicional de sus padres hasta la importancia de las raíces, la familia, la amistad, la pareja o la fe, pero también del dolor y de las grandes...

Hear about The Beatles through the voices of those who lived it. This carefully curated collection of rare historic interview highlights features John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono and a host of musicians, collaborators and contemporaries reflecting on the music, the memories and the remarkable legacy of the world's most influential band.

Dave Grohl opens up about his incredible journey from Nirvana drummer to Foo Fighters frontman. He discusses punk roots, songwriting, touring, musical influences and the artists who shaped his career, offering a candid insight into the music and experiences behind one of rock's most recognisable names.

Ian Gillan of Deep Purple looks back on the band's extraordinary career, from the creation of classics like "Smoke on the Water" and "Highway Star" to their return with Perfect Strangers. He discusses Deep Purple's musical influences, working with orchestras, the chemistry behind their greatest songs, his distinctive vocal style and an unforgettable jam with George Harrison.

Elton John reflects on his remarkable career, songwriting partnership with Bernie Taupin and the making of Too Low for Zero. He discusses classic albums and songs including Captain Fantastic, Tumbleweed Connection, Honky Château and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, as well as his early career, breakthrough in America, legendary band and changing music industry. Candid, insightful and full of stories from one of music's greatest stars.

David Crosby reflects on a remarkable period of new life, music and creativity with CPR. He discusses the chemistry behind the project, working with Jeff Pevar and his son James Raymond, his deeply personal songwriting, musical activism and the freedom of creating something completely new.

It Had to Happen: What’s a Man Without a Legacy? Kareem Thomson’s life has been shaped by resilience, heartbreak, and an unyielding will to rise from the ashes. A husband, father, and military veteran, Kareem has overcome unimaginable challenges. As DJ Kayotik, he has rocked crowds across...

In Surrender, it’s Bono who picks up the pen, writing for the first time about his remarkable life and those he has shared it with. In his unique voice, Bono takes us from his early days growing up in Dublin, including the sudden loss of his mother when he was 14, to U2’s unlikely journey to become one of the world’s most influential rock bands, to his more than 20 years of activism dedicated to the fight against AIDS and extreme poverty. 

Waylon Jennings relates the story of his life as a country music star. His beginnings were poor but he became Buddy Holly's protege before sinking into drug abuse and 3 failed marriages. His success came when he met his present wife, Jessi Colter...

A smart, funny, and refreshingly candid memoir from Mark Hoppus, the vocalist, bassist, and founding member of pop-punk band blink-182. Narrated in his own voice, the audiobook offers an intimate and immersive experience that fans won’t want to miss. This is the story of an angst-filled kid...

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller * Named one of Variety’s Best Music Books of 2021 * Included in Audible’s Best of The Year list * A Business Insider Best Memoirs of 2021 * One of NME's Best Music Books of 2021 * 2 Million Copies Sold Worldwide The Remastered Edition…Because There’s...

How to Make It in the New Music Business, since its first publication in 2016, has become the go-to resource for musicians eager to make a living in a turbulent industry. Widely adopted by ambitious individuals and music schools across the world and considered "the best how-to book of its kind" (Music Connection), this essential work has inspired tens of thousands of aspiring artists to stop waiting around for that "big break" and take matters into their own hands.

Thanks to a thrown beer bottle and a fan letter to a P.O. box, Melissa Auf der Maur's first band scored an opening slot for the Smashing Pumpkins in her bohemian home town, Montreal. Sensing Melissa's talent, Billy Corgan recommended her to Courtney Love. Whisked from her local scene, Melissa...

‘Each of us is born, I believe, with a unique mission, a purpose in life that only we can fulfill. We are linked by a shared responsibility: to help our human family grow kinder and happier.’ Tina Turner, one of the world’s most beloved artists and entertainers, reveals the deep wisdom...

Performed by Russ with his music featured throughout. Instant National Bestseller! Wall Street Journal bestseller; USA Today bestseller; Publishers Weekly bestseller; international bestseller. An inspirational book by self-made musical superstar, Russ, reminding you that it starts with YOU, to...

It took me a lifetime to have the courage and the clarity to write my memoir. I want to tell the story of the moments - the ups and downs, the triumphs and traumas, the debacles and the dreams - that contributed to the person I am today. This book is composed of my memories, my mishaps, my struggles, my survival, and my songs. Unfiltered. I went deep into my childhood and gave the scared little girl inside of me a big voice. I let the abandoned and ambitious adolescent have her say, and the betrayed and triumphant woman I became tell her side.

Yo-Yo Ma was in his late forties when he decided he was truly happy being a musician. It was then he realized that he could use the cello to explore the world, to ask what it means to be human and how we can navigate the future together. Now, he has invited six friends to join him in answering these questions, to explore how they came to understand who they are, how they learned to love what they do in life, and how they would like to live in the world.

The beloved Julie Andrews has captured our hearts on screen for decades, but she has never told the story of her life before fame—until now. In Home: A Memoir of My Early Years, Julie takes her readers on a warm, moving, and often humorous journey from a difficult upbringing in war-torn...