Guralnick, Peter.

Sweet soul music. Rhythm and blues and the Southern dream of freedom.

London, MOJO, 2002. 15.5 x 23.5 cm. 438 pages. Original Softcover. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear.

In a narrative that captures all the tumult and liberating energy of a country in division and transition, Sweet Soul Music is the story of the birth of modern rhythm-and-blues.Guralnick records the rise and fall of Stax Records – the Memphis powerhouse label that produced a string of classics from the likes of Otis Redding and Booker T. and the MGs – and other labels such as Atlantic, as well as profiling such major artists as Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, James Brown, Solomon Burke and Al Green.This is a fascinating tale of a decade that produced some of the finest music ever. (Publisher)

Considered to be one of the best written accounts on 60s soul music, this publication is ideal for anyone with an interest on this topic.

• Keywords: 1961-1970 · 20th century · Biography · Blues (Music) · Folk music · Geschichte · History · History and criticism · Music · Music – Rare · Popular music · Soul · Soul music · Soul musicians · Soulmuziek · United States · USA
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841952400
• Inventory Number: 100118AB

EUR 78,--