Ashgate Publishing

Musical Biography offers an excellent in-depth examination of past biographical practices in showcasing musical personalities and more recent approaches to the study of musical biography. This... — American Reference Books More…

no-one who loves music could fail to derive great pleasure and instruction from it. Puffett's knowledge of the repertoire was vast, and deep. His writing is always interesting, often vivid,... — International Record Review More…

This is the first book to focus on the art (gei) of the geisha and to position musical skills at the center of geisha life and identity ... Much of the material about geisha repertoire and history... — Choice More…