University Press of New England

Chicago's haul at the Oscars and the box office makes this an auspicious time for... new surveys of American musical theater. Our Musicals, Ourselves is the most interesting of the bunch. Author... — Variety More…

[Massimo] tells a story that's not just about one festival in the smallest state of the country, but about folk music as a whole — Consequence of Sound More…

This is not old-style 'objective' ethnography but instead an engaging narrative with a constantly changing focus. Byl applies her considerable writing skills to helping readers understand the... — Choice More…

Black Noise is a treasure trove of information on the early days of hip-hop in the South Bronx. Rap fans will marvel at the illustrations of 1979-vintage handbills for Grandmaster Flash and... — Rolling Stone More…