Craig Harris Livres

Based on exclusive interviews with over 120 groundbreaking musicians, Craig Harris has crafted what feels like the first truly comprehensive history of bluegrass. His research and never-before-seen photos make Bluegrass a new authority on the genre's strongest influencers. It is arranged chronologically from Bill Monroe in 1927 to the Earls of Leicester today. Highlights include entertaining facts and anecdotes about Flatt & Scruggs, Del McCoury, Doc Watson, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and more. Casual readers and mountain-music buffs alike will come away with a rich understanding of the roots and evolution of this uniquely American sound.

The idea behind Xerox's interdisciplinary Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) is simple: If you put creative people in a hothouse setting, innovation will naturally emerge. PARC's Artist-in-Residence Program (PAIR) brings artists who use new media to PARC and pairs them with researchers who often use the same media, though in different contexts. The result is both interesting art and new scientific innovations. Art and Innovation explores the unique process that grew from this pairing of new media artists and scientists working at the frontier of developing technologies. In addition to discussing specific works created during several long-term residencies, the artists and researchers reveal the similarities and differences in their approaches and perspectives as they engage each other in a search for new methods of communication and creativity.

Set against the backdrop of the post-World War II era, this book delves into the intense competition between the United States and the Soviet Union as they vie for supremacy in space exploration. It explores the technological advancements, political tensions, and cultural implications of the space race, highlighting key figures and events that shaped this pivotal moment in history. The narrative captures the excitement and challenges faced by scientists and astronauts, emphasizing the profound impact of these achievements on global relations and human ambition.

Musician and music historian Craig Harris tells the compelling stories of contemporary Indigenous musicians of North America in their own words. Â