In 2007, Ruben Molina published the first-ever history of Mexican-American soul and R&Bmusic in his book, Chicano Soul: Recordings and History of an American Culture. Ten yearslater, Chicano Soul remains an important and oft-referenced study of this vital but oftenoverlooked chapter of the greater American musical experience. Chicano soul music of the1950s and 1960s still reverberates today, both within Chicano communities and throughoutmany musical genres. Molina tells the story of the roots of Chicano soul, its evolution, and itsenduring cultural infl uence. "Brown-eyed soul" music draws on 1950s era jazz, blues, jump blues, rock 'n' roll, Latinjazz, and traditional Mexican music such as ranchera, norteno, and conjunto music. With its rareand gorgeous photos, record scans, concert bills, and impressive discography (to say nothingof its rich oral histories/interviews), it is one of those rare works that speaks to both generaland academic audiences.

Barry Vincent was both a Love Child of the 1960s & a Soul Brother. In this colorful book you get plenty of the idealism of the flower-power love generation, and also the self-rightous indignation of proud black nationalism. There are many feelings that can't be expressed in words but music is the perfect medium to get the listener involved. This is a reason that there are so many performance instructions which are actually moods and attitudes. Music allows you to capture a feeling, document a time and place, paint a picture - sometimes better than the visual arts. Music is a language that sometimes says things that words simply can't communicate. Make your experience eternal by writing it down. Let us thank those that have upheld traditions, carried on culture, language, forms and feelings that would have otherwise been neglected, and sometimes even sadly lost forever. Barry shares the optimism of the Flower Power era and the consciousness of the Civil Rights movement in beautiful songs and positive stories and sounds.

Living the Life I Sing: Gospel Music from the Dorsey Era to the Millennium discusses the foundations of gospel music and how the form has developed across time to create a genre that reaches far beyond its geographical borders. In addition, it addresses the future of the genre and considers its place in the general music industry. Section One explores the development of Gospel music, including its transition from the secular path of the blues to a path of sacred spirituality. Section Two focuses on the rise and role of the Black church in spreading Gospel music. Topics include the development of a Gospel methodology, the resistance of the Black press to "swinging" spirituals, the promise of and challenges to contemporary Gospel , and the value of live recording. Living the Life I Sing compiles an outstanding selection of resources to chronicle Gospel music from its blues-based foundation to its role in the lives of a post-millennial generation. The book is well-suited to courses on African-American music, those on the music business, religious music, and African-American history. It can also be used in music workshops.

'The main reason I have written this book is because I want people to know the process behind making my second album. I fight every day to show people what I see inside my head, my vision and what I want to create.'Revolve is a first-person account from the platinum-selling singer-songwriter John Newman, documenting the creative process involved in writing his second album.In the book, John explores the influences of his Yorkshire upbringing, where Northern Soul and Motown moulded his musical ear. From Settle to London, this unique behind-the-scenes narrative charts the build-up to the release of his break-out single 'Love Me Again', his No.1 album 'Tribute' and his first world tour.Revolve then details the making of his much anticipated second album, from creating and sketching the concept, writing the lyrics and recording in LA. Exclusive photography captures John's experiences, alongside songs scrawled on envelopes, early gig posters and his own personal drawings. Revolve provides the in-depth story of John's musical and personal evolution so far.'My first encounter with John Newman was on my daily afternoon break from a studio session to buy a Tesco's flapjack. I found him outside my studio complex with Mr Hudson, who he was making a record with. They were making fun of my car, as it had been shat on that day by an army of gulls. We've both come a long way since then; I had my car cleaned, and he has become one of the most exciting performers and songwriters of his generation.' - Calvin Harris

Do you remember when certain songs connected you to that special someone and related to a certain time and location as if the recording artist knew what you were going through? Those were the days of doo-wop, better known as the good old days. The songs were magical, they touched you. Songs like: "Tears On My Pillow"-by Little Anthony & The Imperials, "Lovers Never Say Goodbye"-The Flamingoes, "Oh What a Night"-The Dells, "For Your Precious Love"-Jerry Butler & The Impressions. Even a song like "Soldier Boy"- by the Shirelles today relate to our troops, friends and love ones in combat. Fighting to preserve our freedom. The magical legacy carried over into the sixties and seventies. "Yes I'm Ready"-Barbara Mason, "Hey There Lonely Girl"- Eddie Holman, "Storm Warning"- The Volcanos, "Love Aint Been Easy"-The Trammps. These songs and the late Weldon McDougal III inspired me to write the true story of "The Volcanos" and "The Trammps." You will read about the beginning of my hunger to be in show business, the success and the unheard-of phenomenon that took place behind- the-curtains with "The Volcanos" and The Grammy Award Winning "Trammps." Jerry Blavat would say "You Only Rock Once" Read on and relive the days of doo-wop, disco, and memories. It's show time So Let the show begin..............