Books tagged: Composers & Musicians
A Tale of Two Divas
By Elspeth Cameron
With Gail Kreutzer
A Tale of Two Divas tells the story of two Canadian singers who began as soloists in church choirs, but eventually moved on to spectacular careers. Soprano Jean Forsyth and contralto Edith Miller knew each other well. They met when nineteen-year-old Edith studied vocal music ... Read more
An Opera in 3 Acts, Starring Gino Quilico
By Connie Guzzo-McParland
When young Louis Quilico meets upcoming concert pianist Lina Pizzolongo, a personal and musical collaboration begins that sees Louis become one of the most accomplished baritones in the world. Their son, Gino, follows in his father's footsteps to emerge as a globetrotting opera ... Read more
Another Day in Showbiz
By Pierre Cossette
The story of an unassuming kid from rural Canada who worked his way to the top of the world of glitz and glamour. He’s hunched back in the 30th row of the massive Staples Center, far from the cardboard cut-outs indicating where Britney Spears, Will Smith, U2, and Céline Dion ... Read more
Anthem: Rush in the ’70s
By Martin Popoff
Part one of the definitive biography of Rock ’n’ Roll’s kings of the North … now in paperback!
Includes two full-color photo inserts, with 16 pages of the early days of the band on tour and in the studio.
With extensive, firsthand reflections from Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, ... Read more
Approaching Fire
By Michelle Porter
***IPPY AWARDS: BEST REGIONAL NON-FICTION: CANADA-WEST – SILVER***
***INDIGENOUS VOICES AWARDS 2021, PUBLISHED PROSE IN ENGLISH: CREATIVE NON-FICTION AND LIFE-WRITING: FINALIST***
***FIRST NATION COMMUNITIES READ AWARDS 2021/22: LONGLIST***
***NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDS, ... Read more
Begin by Telling
By Meg Remy
Never forget /
to connect the dots /
This book is an attempt to connect a couple.
In Begin by Telling, experimental pop sensation Meg Remy (U. S. Girls) spins a web out from her body to myriad corners of American hyper-culture. Through illustrated lyric essays depicting visceral ... Read more
Best Seat in the House
By Tom Stephen
With Keith Elliot Greenberg
For 15 years, Tom Stephen had the unique distinction of being both drummer and manager of the Jeff Healey Band. The dual role was fraught with conflicts of interest. One minute, he was leading the debauched life of a rock musician; the next, he was disciplining the band for ... Read more
Bjork Wow and Flutter
By Mark Pytlik
The first major biography of one of the most important musicians of the last decade, Björk: Wow and Flutter is an exhaustive and revealing look at the life, music, and philosophy of one of modern music's most compelling innovators. Contains a detailed songbook and over 30 exclusive ... Read more