University of Illinois Press

The title of Walter Rimler's study of songwriter Harold Arlen's life and work says it all! Yet, despite Arlen's elusiveness as a man and an artist, Rimler does a fine job of conveying an appreciation... — Fanfare More…

A fascinating, worthwhile study of Bob Dylan as poet, vocalist, composer, and performer. If you're looking for a guide to Dylan's methods, his genius, and what's on the tracks, don't think twice — Library Journal More…

Invaluable. . . . Provides a clear example of how interdisciplinary approaches to African American music and culture can provide future scholars with the tools to examine the ever changing and... — Black Grooves More…

This book will be welcomed by those interested in American culture and country and western music and by fans of working country musicians. Recommended — Choice More…

Remarkable . . . This book should prove indispensable to students of the banjo, whether raw beginners or ultra-advanced. It should have similar appeal to dedicated bluegrass fans who want to... — Bluegrass Unlimited More…

Punks in Peoria is among the best examples I've encountered of a book using scholarly methodologies that's hugely accessible to any interested reader. Indeed, this text should be seen as a gold... — Louder Than War More…

As all great books about music lead you to do, I couldn't help but reach up to my CD shelves, where various Mumma discs releases on lables like New World and Tzadik are housed — Gramophone Magazine More…