Since 2001, the U.S. Department of State has been sending hip hop artists abroad to perform and teach as goodwill ambassadors. There are good reasons for this: hip hop is known and loved across the globe, acknowledged and appreciated as a product of American culture. Hip hop has from its beginning been a means of creating community through artistic collaboration, fostering what hip hop artists call building. A timely study of U.S. diplomacy, Build: The Power of Hip Hop Diplomacy in a Divided World reveals the power of art to bridge cultural divides, facilitate understanding, and express and heal trauma. Yet power is never single-edged, and the story of hip hop diplomacy is deeply fraught. Drawing from nearly 150 interviews with hip hop artists, diplomats, and others in more than 30 countries, Build explores the inescapable tensions and ambiguities in the relationship between art and the state, revealing the ethical complexities that lurk behind what might seem mere goodwill tours. Author Mark Katz makes the case that hip hop, at its best, can promote positive, productive international relations between people and nations. A U.S.-born art form that has become a voice of struggle and celebration worldwide, hip hop has the power to build global community when it is so desperately needed.
Oxford University Press
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9780190056117
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Hardcover
Process
By Sampha,
Sampha hails from Morden, south London and has spent the last six years generously dividing his musical talents across solo and collaborative work. In addition to his own revered solo releases (his debut Sundanza EP, 2013's Dual EP and "Too Much / Without You" single) , Sampha contributed majorly to SBTRKT's acclaimed debut and follow up Wonder Where We Land as co-writer and featured vocalist, and went on to tour worldwide as half of the SBTRKT live show (spanning Glastonbury, Primavera, Coachella, Brixton Academy, Terminal 5...) Equally in demand as a songwriter, singer, producer and player, Sampha has been sampled by and produced for Drake ("The Motion" and "Too Much ft Sampha") , Kanye West ("Saint Pablo ft Sampha") , Beyonce ("Mine ft Drake") , Katy B ("Play ft Sampha") and FKA twigs (LP1 standout "Numbers") .
Young Turks
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889030015822
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Audio CD
Drew's Famous Kids Fun Easter Favorites
By Crew, Hit
Keep those youngsters occupied this Easter with a wide range of all-time holiday favorites, familiar pop songs and traditional sing-alongs provided by the Hit Crew, Drew's Famous recording ensemble.
Drew's Entertainment
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790617605124
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Audio CD
Always Ascending
By Ferdinand, Franz
A triumphant recasting, Franz Ferdinand's Always Ascending is as exuberant as it is euphoric, bursting with fresh ideas born of what Alex Kapranos calls "aggressive sonic experimentation." With the help of producer Philippe Zdar (Cassius, Phoenix, Beastie Boys) , Kapranos and co. took a knife to their old canvas, producing an album that is so foreign in its familiarity it could only be current. A sound the singer refers to as "simultaneously futuristic and naturalistic." These are the louche tales of the Parisian night, the exhilaration of an Italian car racing down the autobahn; a feeling of euphoria so pure it could only exist on a knife's edge. As such, best to press play expecting nothing more than a good time. "I hope that when you listen to it you feel exhilarated," Kapranos says, "Until you fully absorb the lyrics."
Domino Recording Co.
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887828040827
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Audio CD
Kids' Guide to Learning the Ukulele
By Arrow, Emily
The ukulele is the perfect first instrument for kids!Instructional guide for kids to learn how to play the ukulele24 easy-to-learn songs, games, and activitiesIntroduce children to music and the benefits of playing an instrument with this excellent resourceKid-friendly fun facts on the uke's history, fundamentals like tuning and holding positions, basic chords, and moreCharming illustrations and diagrams with easy-to-follow instructions for parents to teach their childrenAuthor Emily Arrow is an official Kala artist, award-winning children's songwriter, and popular music educatorThe benefits of music are monumental! Ukuleles are the perfect first instrument for kids to learn to play, and this book will show you why and how.Filled with kid-friendly instructions for holding positions, tuning, basic chords, and more, with Kids' Guide to Learning the Ukulele, children will learn and then practice 24 songs, games, and activities.
Happy Fox Books
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9781641240482
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Paperback
White African Power
By Collective, Tanzania Albinism
Publisher: n/a
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657036125124
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CD
Nat King Cole & Me
By Porter, Gregory
Two-time GRAMMY-winning vocalist Gregory Porter s 3rd Blue Note album, Nat King Cole & Me, is a heartfelt tribute to his idol, the legendary singer, pianist and Capitol recording artist Nat King Cole.With the help of 6-time GRAMMY-winning arranger Vince Mendoza, the London Studio Orchestra, a core band featuring pianist Christian Sands, bassist Reuben Rogers, and drummer Ulysses Owens, and special guest trumpeter Terence Blanchard on two tracks, Porter revisits some of Cole s most cherished classics such as Mona Lisa, L-O-V-E, Nature Boy & The Christmas Song
Blue Note
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602557914689
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Audio CD
Southern Blood
By Allman, Gregg
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
Rounder will be releasing the final studio album from rock and roll legend, Gregg Allman. The album has been a long time in the making and represents the culmination of one of the most prolific careers in classic rock history. Produced by Don Was and recorded in Muscle Shoals, AL at the renowned Fame Studios. With contributions from Greggs friends and compatriots, including The McCrary Sisters, Buddy Miller, and Jackson Browne, Southern Blood is a true testament to a legendary career.
Build
By Katz, Mark
Since 2001, the U.S. Department of State has been sending hip hop artists abroad to perform and teach as goodwill ambassadors. There are good reasons for this: hip hop is known and loved across the globe, acknowledged and appreciated as a product of American culture. Hip hop has from its beginning been a means of creating community through artistic collaboration, fostering what hip hop artists call building. A timely study of U.S. diplomacy, Build: The Power of Hip Hop Diplomacy in a Divided World reveals the power of art to bridge cultural divides, facilitate understanding, and express and heal trauma. Yet power is never single-edged, and the story of hip hop diplomacy is deeply fraught. Drawing from nearly 150 interviews with hip hop artists, diplomats, and others in more than 30 countries, Build explores the inescapable tensions and ambiguities in the relationship between art and the state, revealing the ethical complexities that lurk behind what might seem mere goodwill tours. Author Mark Katz makes the case that hip hop, at its best, can promote positive, productive international relations between people and nations. A U.S.-born art form that has become a voice of struggle and celebration worldwide, hip hop has the power to build global community when it is so desperately needed.
Process
By Sampha,
Sampha hails from Morden, south London and has spent the last six years generously dividing his musical talents across solo and collaborative work. In addition to his own revered solo releases (his debut Sundanza EP, 2013's Dual EP and "Too Much / Without You" single) , Sampha contributed majorly to SBTRKT's acclaimed debut and follow up Wonder Where We Land as co-writer and featured vocalist, and went on to tour worldwide as half of the SBTRKT live show (spanning Glastonbury, Primavera, Coachella, Brixton Academy, Terminal 5...) Equally in demand as a songwriter, singer, producer and player, Sampha has been sampled by and produced for Drake ("The Motion" and "Too Much ft Sampha") , Kanye West ("Saint Pablo ft Sampha") , Beyonce ("Mine ft Drake") , Katy B ("Play ft Sampha") and FKA twigs (LP1 standout "Numbers") .
Drew's Famous Kids Fun Easter Favorites
By Crew, Hit
Keep those youngsters occupied this Easter with a wide range of all-time holiday favorites, familiar pop songs and traditional sing-alongs provided by the Hit Crew, Drew's Famous recording ensemble.
Always Ascending
By Ferdinand, Franz
A triumphant recasting, Franz Ferdinand's Always Ascending is as exuberant as it is euphoric, bursting with fresh ideas born of what Alex Kapranos calls "aggressive sonic experimentation." With the help of producer Philippe Zdar (Cassius, Phoenix, Beastie Boys) , Kapranos and co. took a knife to their old canvas, producing an album that is so foreign in its familiarity it could only be current. A sound the singer refers to as "simultaneously futuristic and naturalistic." These are the louche tales of the Parisian night, the exhilaration of an Italian car racing down the autobahn; a feeling of euphoria so pure it could only exist on a knife's edge. As such, best to press play expecting nothing more than a good time. "I hope that when you listen to it you feel exhilarated," Kapranos says, "Until you fully absorb the lyrics."
Kids' Guide to Learning the Ukulele
By Arrow, Emily
The ukulele is the perfect first instrument for kids!Instructional guide for kids to learn how to play the ukulele24 easy-to-learn songs, games, and activitiesIntroduce children to music and the benefits of playing an instrument with this excellent resourceKid-friendly fun facts on the uke's history, fundamentals like tuning and holding positions, basic chords, and moreCharming illustrations and diagrams with easy-to-follow instructions for parents to teach their childrenAuthor Emily Arrow is an official Kala artist, award-winning children's songwriter, and popular music educatorThe benefits of music are monumental! Ukuleles are the perfect first instrument for kids to learn to play, and this book will show you why and how.Filled with kid-friendly instructions for holding positions, tuning, basic chords, and more, with Kids' Guide to Learning the Ukulele, children will learn and then practice 24 songs, games, and activities.
White African Power
By Collective, Tanzania Albinism
Nat King Cole & Me
By Porter, Gregory
Two-time GRAMMY-winning vocalist Gregory Porter s 3rd Blue Note album, Nat King Cole & Me, is a heartfelt tribute to his idol, the legendary singer, pianist and Capitol recording artist Nat King Cole.With the help of 6-time GRAMMY-winning arranger Vince Mendoza, the London Studio Orchestra, a core band featuring pianist Christian Sands, bassist Reuben Rogers, and drummer Ulysses Owens, and special guest trumpeter Terence Blanchard on two tracks, Porter revisits some of Cole s most cherished classics such as Mona Lisa, L-O-V-E, Nature Boy & The Christmas Song
Southern Blood
By Allman, Gregg
EDITORIAL REVIEWS Rounder will be releasing the final studio album from rock and roll legend, Gregg Allman. The album has been a long time in the making and represents the culmination of one of the most prolific careers in classic rock history. Produced by Don Was and recorded in Muscle Shoals, AL at the renowned Fame Studios. With contributions from Greggs friends and compatriots, including The McCrary Sisters, Buddy Miller, and Jackson Browne, Southern Blood is a true testament to a legendary career.
Sheltering Skies
By Crimson, King
EDITORIAL REVIEWS First release on vinyl of a 1980s King Crimson concert. The complete concert from Fréjus, France taken from the original multi-track tapes by Robert Fripp & Brad Davis. Additional performance of 'The Sheltering Sky' at Cap d'Agde also included. Vinyl cut by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering. Pressed on CD & 200gram vinyl & presented in a gatefold sleeve.
Wind river
By Cave, Nick