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Chasing the Blues

A Memoir

by Dennis Walker ...

Narrated by Steve D. Arnold ...

Unabridged

13 hours 28 min

Dennis Walker has been "chasing the blues" for a lifetime, starting with his first producing credit in 1965. He is a three-time Grammy Award-winning Blues producer and songwriter for Robert Cray's Strong Persuader, The Robert Cray Band's "Don't Be Afraid of The Dark", and B.B. King's "Blues Summit". In a career spanning over 40 years, he won more than 20 Blues Music Association Awards and created ... Read more

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Dennis Walker has been "chasing the blues" for a lifetime, starting with his first producing credit in 1965. He is a three-time Grammy Award-winning Blues producer and songwriter for Robert Cray's Strong Persuader, The Robert Cray Band's "Don't Be Afraid of The Dark", and B.B. King's "Blues Summit". In a career spanning over 40 years, he won more than 20 Blues Music Association Awards and created
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Being Elvis

A Lonely Life

by Ray Connolly ...

Narrated by Russell Bentley ...

Unabridged

13 hours 38 min

What was it like to be Elvis Presley? What did it feel like when impossible fame made him its prisoner? As the world's first rock star there was no one to tell him what to expect, no one with whom he could share the burden of being himself - of being Elvis.On the outside he was all charm, sex appeal, outrageously confident on stage and stunningly gifted in the recording studio. To his fans he ... Read more

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What was it like to be Elvis Presley? What did it feel like when impossible fame made him its prisoner? As the world's first rock star there was no one to tell him what to expect, no one with whom he could share the burden of being himself - of being Elvis.On the outside he was all charm, sex appeal, outrageously confident on stage and stunningly gifted in the recording studio. To his fans he
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Before Elvis

The African American Musicians Who Made the King

by Preston Lauterbach ...

Narrated by Jaime Lincoln Smith ...

Unabridged

7 hours 39 min

In this thought-provoking book, the Black musicians who influenced Elvis Presley's music finally receive recognition and praise.After Baz Luhrmann’s movie, Elvis, hit theaters, audiences and critics alike couldn't help but question the Black origins of Elvis Presley’s music and style, reigniting a debate that has been circling for decades. In Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made ... Read more

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In this thought-provoking book, the Black musicians who influenced Elvis Presley's music finally receive recognition and praise.After Baz Luhrmann’s movie, Elvis, hit theaters, audiences and critics alike couldn't help but question the Black origins of Elvis Presley’s music and style, reigniting a debate that has been circling for decades. In Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made
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Brief History of the Blues, A: The Music That Gave Birth to Modern Sound

by Derrick Malone ...

Narrated by Derrick Malone ...

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Trace the soulful origins of music history from southern cotton fields to the gritty pulse of global pop. Perfect for your morning commute or a reflective evening listen, this immersive journey explores the raw resilience of Black Americans who turned profound sorrow into a cultural revolution.Feel the electricity of ramshackle juke joints, cramped recording studios, and vibrant city streets as ... Read more

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Trace the soulful origins of music history from southern cotton fields to the gritty pulse of global pop. Perfect for your morning commute or a reflective evening listen, this immersive journey explores the raw resilience of Black Americans who turned profound sorrow into a cultural revolution.Feel the electricity of ramshackle juke joints, cramped recording studios, and vibrant city streets as
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When I Left Home

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Narrated by Mirron Willis ...

Unabridged

7 hours 28 min

According to Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and the late Stevie Ray Vaughn, Buddy Guy is the greatest blues guitarist of all time. An enormous influence on these musicians as well as on Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck, he is the living embodiment of Chicago blues.Guy’s epic story stands at the absolute nexus of modern blues. He came to Chicago from rural Louisiana in the fifties—the very moment ... Read more

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According to Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and the late Stevie Ray Vaughn, Buddy Guy is the greatest blues guitarist of all time. An enormous influence on these musicians as well as on Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck, he is the living embodiment of Chicago blues.Guy’s epic story stands at the absolute nexus of modern blues. He came to Chicago from rural Louisiana in the fifties—the very moment
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A Little Devil in America

In Praise of Black Performance

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Narrated by JD Jackson ...

Unabridged

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Brought to you by Penguin.An electrifying celebration of Black performances, cultures and communities in the United States, from the New York Times bestselling poet and critic Hanif AbdurraqibAt the March on Washington, Josephine Baker reflected on her life and her legacy. She had spent decades as one of the most successful entertainers in the world, but, she told the crowd, "I was a devil in ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.An electrifying celebration of Black performances, cultures and communities in the United States, from the New York Times bestselling poet and critic Hanif AbdurraqibAt the March on Washington, Josephine Baker reflected on her life and her legacy. She had spent decades as one of the most successful entertainers in the world, but, she told the crowd, "I was a devil in
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Buddy Guy

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Narrated by GM Hakim ...

Unabridged

14 hours 30 min

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The Blues

by Chris Thomas King ...

Narrated by Adam Lazarre-White ...

Unabridged

24 hours 1 min

All prior histories on the blues have alleged it originated on plantations in the Mississippi Delta. Not true, says author Chris Thomas King. In The Blues, King presents facts to disprove such myths. For example, as early as 1900, the sound of the blues was ubiquitous in New Orleans. The Mississippi Delta, meanwhile, was an unpopulated sportsman’s paradise—the frontier was still in the process of ... Read more

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All prior histories on the blues have alleged it originated on plantations in the Mississippi Delta. Not true, says author Chris Thomas King. In The Blues, King presents facts to disprove such myths. For example, as early as 1900, the sound of the blues was ubiquitous in New Orleans. The Mississippi Delta, meanwhile, was an unpopulated sportsman’s paradise—the frontier was still in the process of
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Anima Nera Anima Bianca

Il Vero Volto Del Blues

by Patrizia Barrera ...

Narrated by Federico Tubaro ...

Unabridged

11 hours 35 min

Un viaggio nel mondo antico del Blues: com'è nato, le sue origini, il suo percorso nel mondo. E poi tante storie e biografie sui suoi protagonisti, bianchi e neri, che hanno contribuito a crearlo e a diffonderlo al grande pubblico.PUBLISHER: TEKTIME ... Read more

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Un viaggio nel mondo antico del Blues: com'è nato, le sue origini, il suo percorso nel mondo. E poi tante storie e biografie sui suoi protagonisti, bianchi e neri, che hanno contribuito a crearlo e a diffonderlo al grande pubblico.PUBLISHER: TEKTIME
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Spirit of the Century

Our Own Story

by The Blind Boys of Alabama ...

Narrated by Phil Morris ...

Unabridged

7 hours 45 min

An insider history of the Blind Boys of Alabama, the longest running group in American music, and the untold story of their world, written with band members and key musical colleagues.The Blind Boys of Alabama are the quintessential Gospel vocal group, and the longest-running musical institution in America. Their story intersects with pivotal moments and issues in American history and is an ideal ... Read more

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An insider history of the Blind Boys of Alabama, the longest running group in American music, and the untold story of their world, written with band members and key musical colleagues.The Blind Boys of Alabama are the quintessential Gospel vocal group, and the longest-running musical institution in America. Their story intersects with pivotal moments and issues in American history and is an ideal
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Everything You Need to Know About Blues Music

by Emily Sorrel ...

Narrated by Emily Sorrel ...

Unabridged

3 hours 45 min

Dive deep into the soul-stirring world of blues with Everything You Need to Know About Blues Music, an essential guide to the genre that has shaped the soundscape of modern music. Written by Emily Sorrel, this comprehensive exploration takes you on a journey from the muddy Mississippi Delta to the global stages where blues continues to thrive and evolve. Packed with rich historical context, ... Read more

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Tales from the Kerrville Folk Festival

by Joe Bevilacqua ...

Narrated by Joe Bevilacqua ...

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1 hour

Founded by Rod Kennedy, the Kerrville Folk Festival has run annually since 1972. It is the longest continuously running music festival of its kind in North America. For eighteen straight days and nights each May and June, over thirty thousand guests come from all over the world to experience the magic of what the folks there simply call "Kerrville." The festival is known internationally as a mecca ... Read more

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Biography of a Phantom

A Robert Johnson Blues Odyssey

by Robert Mack McCormick ...

Narrated by Adam Verner ...

Unabridged

8 hours 46 min

When blues master Robert Johnson's recordings were rereleased to great fanfare in the 1960s, little was known about his life, giving rise to legends that he gained success by selling his soul to the devil. Biography of a Phantom is musicologist Mack McCormick's search, from the late 1960s until McCormick's death in 2015, to uncover Johnson's life story. McCormick spent decades reconstructing ... Read more

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When blues master Robert Johnson's recordings were rereleased to great fanfare in the 1960s, little was known about his life, giving rise to legends that he gained success by selling his soul to the devil. Biography of a Phantom is musicologist Mack McCormick's search, from the late 1960s until McCormick's death in 2015, to uncover Johnson's life story. McCormick spent decades reconstructing
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Up Jumped the Devil

The Real Life of Robert Johnson

by Bruce Conforth, Gayle Dean Wardlow ...

Narrated by Leon Nixon ...

Unabridged

8 hours 33 min

Robert Johnson is the subject of the most famous myth about the blues: he allegedly sold his soul at the crossroads in exchange for his incredible talent, and this deal led to his death at age twenty-seven. But the actual story of his life remains unknown save for a few inaccurate anecdotes. Up Jumped the Devil is the result of over fifty years of research. Gayle Dean Wardlow has been interviewing ... Read more

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Robert Johnson is the subject of the most famous myth about the blues: he allegedly sold his soul at the crossroads in exchange for his incredible talent, and this deal led to his death at age twenty-seven. But the actual story of his life remains unknown save for a few inaccurate anecdotes. Up Jumped the Devil is the result of over fifty years of research. Gayle Dean Wardlow has been interviewing
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The Blues

A Very Short Introduction

by Elijah Wald ...

Narrated by Brian Telestai ...

Unabridged

4 hours 8 min

Praised as "suave, soulful, ebullient" (Tom Waits), Elijah Wald is one of the leading popular music critics of his generation. In The Blues, Wald surveys a genre at the heart of American culture.It has been defined by lyrical structure, or as a progression of chords, or as a set of practices reflecting West African "tonal and rhythmic approaches," using a five-note "blues scale." He traces its ... Read more

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Praised as "suave, soulful, ebullient" (Tom Waits), Elijah Wald is one of the leading popular music critics of his generation. In The Blues, Wald surveys a genre at the heart of American culture.It has been defined by lyrical structure, or as a progression of chords, or as a set of practices reflecting West African "tonal and rhythmic approaches," using a five-note "blues scale." He traces its
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Live at Jackson Station

Music, Community, and Tragedy in a Southern Blues Bar

by Daniel M. Harrison ...

Narrated by Gary Bennett ...

Unabridged

7 hours 14 min

The smoke was thick, the music was loud, and the beer was flowing. In the fast-and-loose 1980s, Jackson Station Rhythm and Blues Club in Hodges, South Carolina, was a festive late-night roadhouse filled with people from all walks of life who gathered to listen to the live music of high-energy performers. Housed in a Reconstruction-era railway station, the blues club embraced local Southern culture ... Read more

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The smoke was thick, the music was loud, and the beer was flowing. In the fast-and-loose 1980s, Jackson Station Rhythm and Blues Club in Hodges, South Carolina, was a festive late-night roadhouse filled with people from all walks of life who gathered to listen to the live music of high-energy performers. Housed in a Reconstruction-era railway station, the blues club embraced local Southern culture
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Amy Winehouse

by Kate Solomon ...

Narrated by Rebecca Lee ...

Series series Lives of the Musicians
Unabridged

2 hours 50 min

In her intense, brief life, Amy Winehouse's music spoke directly to millions. And since her death, her fans have only increased.Amy Winehouse is one of those pop stars that comes along so rarely we're not sure we knew what we had when we had her. Her story speaks to us not because the relentless tabloid coverage of her darker days unfolded in real time, but because she tapped into deeply personal ... Read more

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In her intense, brief life, Amy Winehouse's music spoke directly to millions. And since her death, her fans have only increased.Amy Winehouse is one of those pop stars that comes along so rarely we're not sure we knew what we had when we had her. Her story speaks to us not because the relentless tabloid coverage of her darker days unfolded in real time, but because she tapped into deeply personal
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Your Van Is On Fire

The Miscellaneous Meanderings of a Musician

by Seth Walker ...

Narrated by Seth Walker ...

Unabridged

2 hours 34 min

Your Van Is On Fire is a riotous and charming melange of a touring musician’s meandering life. Part memoir, part meditation, part art gallery, it sheds light on the ins, outs and what-have-yous of life inside the mind and van of an artist. The collection includes short essays, poems, and paintings capturing Walker’s early years growing up in a musical family on a Quaker commune, to his discovery ... Read more

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Your Van Is On Fire is a riotous and charming melange of a touring musician’s meandering life. Part memoir, part meditation, part art gallery, it sheds light on the ins, outs and what-have-yous of life inside the mind and van of an artist. The collection includes short essays, poems, and paintings capturing Walker’s early years growing up in a musical family on a Quaker commune, to his discovery
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The Colonel and the King

Tom Parker, Elvis Presley and the Partnership that Rocked the World

by Peter Guralnick ...

Narrated by Jim Meskimen ...

Unabridged

20 hours 31 min

INCLUDED IN TIME'S 100 MUST READ BOOKS OF 2025The concluding volume of Peter Guralnick's critically acclaimed Elvis Presley biographies'Guralnick knows the intricacies of this story more than anyone, except perhaps the Colonel and Presley themselves' GUARDIANIn early 1955, Colonel Tom Parker discovered a teenage Elvis Presley and declared him destined for greatness. What followed was one of the ... Read more

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INCLUDED IN TIME'S 100 MUST READ BOOKS OF 2025The concluding volume of Peter Guralnick's critically acclaimed Elvis Presley biographies'Guralnick knows the intricacies of this story more than anyone, except perhaps the Colonel and Presley themselves' GUARDIANIn early 1955, Colonel Tom Parker discovered a teenage Elvis Presley and declared him destined for greatness. What followed was one of the
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Blues from Laurel Canyon

My Life as a Bluesman

by John Mayall, Joel McIver ...

Narrated by Derek Perkins ...

Unabridged

8 hours 34 min

John Mayall has played with them all: Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jack Bruce, Mick Fleetwood, Mick Taylor, Andy Fraser, and the list goes on. Now, in his 80s, John continues to tour all over the world and perform to sold-out crowds. With an incredible blues career spanning over fifty years, rightly earning him the title the “Godfather of British Blues,” John shares his experiences and encounters in ... Read more

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John Mayall has played with them all: Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jack Bruce, Mick Fleetwood, Mick Taylor, Andy Fraser, and the list goes on. Now, in his 80s, John continues to tour all over the world and perform to sold-out crowds. With an incredible blues career spanning over fifty years, rightly earning him the title the “Godfather of British Blues,” John shares his experiences and encounters in
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Alma Negra Alma Branca

O Verdadeiro Rosto Do Blues

by Patrizia Barrera ...

Unabridged

8 hours 38 min

Uma viagem no mundo antigo do blues: como nasceu, as suas origens, o seu percurso no mundo. E depois muitas histórias e biografias sobre os seus protagonistas, brancos e negros, que contribuíram para criá-lo e para difundi-lo ao grande público.PUBLISHER: TEKTIME ... Read more

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Uma viagem no mundo antigo do blues: como nasceu, as suas origens, o seu percurso no mundo. E depois muitas histórias e biografias sobre os seus protagonistas, brancos e negros, que contribuíram para criá-lo e para difundi-lo ao grande público.PUBLISHER: TEKTIME
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Symphonie pour un pays neuf

by Lucette Bélanger ...

Narrated by Paul Doucet ...

Unabridged

8 hours 44 min

On est en 1900. Nicolas Ravel, pianiste, médecin et citoyen de La Rochelle en France décide de partir pour l’Amérique. Il veut en savoir plus sur ses ancêtres qui avaient fui la déportation des Acadiens en 1755 et s’étaient réfugiés, avec l’aide des Micmacs à La Petite-Rochelle en Gaspésie, au Québec. Ce dont il ne se doutait pas c’est que le bonheur l’attendait, là, sur le quai. C’était Mira, la ... Read more

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On est en 1900. Nicolas Ravel, pianiste, médecin et citoyen de La Rochelle en France décide de partir pour l’Amérique. Il veut en savoir plus sur ses ancêtres qui avaient fui la déportation des Acadiens en 1755 et s’étaient réfugiés, avec l’aide des Micmacs à La Petite-Rochelle en Gaspésie, au Québec. Ce dont il ne se doutait pas c’est que le bonheur l’attendait, là, sur le quai. C’était Mira, la
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I Ain't Studdin' Ya

My American Blues Story

by Bobby Rush ...

Narrated by Bobby Rush, Leon Nixon ...

Unabridged

8 hours 14 min

Experience music history with this memoir by one of the last of the genuine old school Blues and R&B legends, the Grammy-winning dynamic showman Bobby Rush.This memoir charts the extraordinary rise to fame of living blues legend, Bobby Rush. Born Emmett Ellis, Jr. in Homer, Louisiana, he adopted the stage name Bobby Rush out of respect for his father, a pastor. As a teenager, Rush acquired his ... Read more

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Experience music history with this memoir by one of the last of the genuine old school Blues and R&B legends, the Grammy-winning dynamic showman Bobby Rush.This memoir charts the extraordinary rise to fame of living blues legend, Bobby Rush. Born Emmett Ellis, Jr. in Homer, Louisiana, he adopted the stage name Bobby Rush out of respect for his father, a pastor. As a teenager, Rush acquired his
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Delta Blues

The Life and Times of the Mississippi Masters Who Revolutionized American Music

by Ted Gioia ...

Narrated by Chris Abernathy ...

Unabridged

17 hours 17 min

The definitive account of how the rough sounds of the Mississippi Delta changed the course of American popular music.The blues grew out of the plantations and prisons, the swampy marshes and fertile cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta. With original research and keen insights, Ted Gioia—the author of a landmark study of West Coast jazz and the critically acclaimed The History of Jazz—brings to ... Read more

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The definitive account of how the rough sounds of the Mississippi Delta changed the course of American popular music.The blues grew out of the plantations and prisons, the swampy marshes and fertile cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta. With original research and keen insights, Ted Gioia—the author of a landmark study of West Coast jazz and the critically acclaimed The History of Jazz—brings to
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