articles and knowledge

A 195-page biography of Sam Cooke, from gospel choirs to international stardom, the Civil Rights Movement and the music business. Here's what's inside, who it's for, and where to read it on Google Play Books.

Every October, Michael Jackson's Thriller climbs back up the charts. Here are 7 things to know, from its original title Starlight and Vincent Price's voice to the 14-minute video that entered the National Film Registry.

A 92-page biography that follows Aretha Franklin from a church choir to the world stage. Here's what's inside, who it's for, and where to read it on Google Play Books.

A 158-page biography of Janis Joplin — from small-town Texas to Monterey Pop, Woodstock and rock legend. Here's what's inside, who it's for, and where to read it on Google Play Books.

A 191-page biography of Shakira — her rise in Latin American music, the Latin, rock and Arabic influences behind her sound, her global hits and her work for education. Here's what's inside, who it's for, and where to read it on Google Play Books.