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Author: Allison J. Waldman
Publisher: Citadel Press
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 294
ISBN-13: 9780806522180
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA biographical tribute to Barbra Streisand, her fame, stardom, and personal life with photographs and illustrations.
Author: Neal Gabler
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2016-04-26
Total Pages: 296
ISBN-13: 0300220715
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBarbra Streisand has been called the “most successful...talented performer of her generation” by Vanity Fair, and her voice, said pianist Glenn Gould, is “one of the natural wonders of the age.” Streisand scaled the heights of entertainment—from a popular vocalist to a first-rank Broadway star in Funny Girl to an Oscar-winning actress to a producer and director. But she has also become a cultural icon who has transcended show business. To achieve her success, Brooklyn-born Streisand had to overcome tremendous odds, not the least of which was her Jewishness. Dismissed, insulted, even reviled when she embarked on a show business career for acting too Jewish and looking too Jewish, she brilliantly converted her Jewishness into a metaphor for outsiderness that would eventually make her the avenger for anyone who felt marginalized and powerless. Neal Gabler examines Streisand’s life and career through this prism of otherness—a Jew in a gentile world, a self-proclaimed homely girl in a world of glamour, a kooky girl in a world of convention—and shows how central it was to Streisand’s triumph as one of the voices of her age.
Author: Linda Pohly
Publisher: Greenwood
Published: 2000-02-28
Total Pages: 312
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBarbra Streisand has enjoyed worldwide artistic success for more than three decades, and her recordings are a consistent and integral part of her multifaceted professional life. As part of Greenwood's series, Companions to Celebrated Musicians, this volume explores the musical life and style of Barbra Streisand and places her in the context of American popular music of the second half of the 20th century. Attention is given to other aspects of her career as they relate to her recordings. Chapters proceed chronologically and trace Streisand's evolving musical career and her successes. Analytical sections focus on musical elements, such as instrumentation and orchestration, melody, harmony, rhythm and tone, dynamics, and form, as they examine in detail Streisand's recordings and songs. This study of Barbra Streisand's music will appeal to American and popular music scholars and fans alike. The detailed musical analysis is written in straightforward prose. An appendix includes an album discography, song discography, and listing of other recordings and videos. An extensive bibliography serves as a guide to further research.
Author: Colin Larkin
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Published: 2011-05-27
Total Pages: 4183
ISBN-13: 0857125958
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis text presents a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on popular music, from the early 20th century to the present day.
Author: Mary Anne Cassata
Publisher: Citadel Press
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 9780806523439
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCelebrating the life and achievements of the legendary superstar, a fascinating glimpse into the world of Cher, filled with stunning photos and interesting sidebars, covers every aspect of this amazing woman, including her music, movies, live performances, boyfriends, fashion, and awards. Original.
Author: David Kaufman
Publisher: Brandeis University Press
Published: 2012-11-13
Total Pages: 357
ISBN-13: 1611683149
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA lively look at four major Jewish celebrities of early 1960s America, who together made their mark on both American culture and Jewish identity
Author: Mary Anne Cassata
Publisher: Citadel Press
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9780806523224
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe book Elton's fiercely loyal followers have been craving--a guide that explores every nook and cranny of the legendary rock musician's extraordinary career. Included are biographical background, anecdotes, critical commentary, lists, pop quizzes, trivia, quotes, and more. Illustrations.
Author: Derek Winnert
Publisher: Crescent
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 88
ISBN-13: 9780517184509
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Scott Schechter
Publisher: Citadel Press
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9780806526119
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe daughter of the beloved icon Judy Garland and the brilliant director Vincente Minnelli, Liza was Hollywood royalty from the day she was born. This book examines the motivating force that has kept Minnelli in the public eye and heart for five decades - her work. From Cabaret to Arrested Development, Liza Minnelli continues to dazzle. In this love letter to her illustrious career award winner Schacht covers it all - from New York, New York to her numerous Tony awards. With over 200 photographs and essays about every major performance this book is a feast for fans.
Author: Barry Dennen
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781573921602
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe author's "on-again, off-again relationship he has had with [Streisand] for over thirty years."--Jacket.
