Vijay Iyer

Explore the history of Black women in music with award-winning feminist critic Daphne A. Brooks. From Bessie Smith to Beyonce, Brooks examines the cultural impact of iconic artists like Aretha Franklin and offers fresh insights into the contributions of overlooked figures such as Zora Neale Hurston and Lorraine Hansberry. With a focus on the racial politics of blues and rock and roll, Liner Notes for the Revolution offers a new perspective on Black women in popular music, celebrating them as radical intellectuals and cultural historians.

Explore the ancient world through the eyes of the first Buddhist women with Poems of the First Buddhist Women. Composed more than 2,000 years ago, this collection of poems offers a rare glimpse into the lives of women before and after their religious devotion. Written by the respected therīs, these verses describe their journey to enlightenment, liberation from samsara, and praise of truth and freedom. Discover the wisdom of these women with this powerful translation that presents a classic of world literature in a spare and elegant style.

Explore the enchanting and mystical world of Sufi poetry with this magnificent collection, featuring the masterwork of Bullhe Shah. With vivid prose and a passionate stance against artificial religious divisions, these poems have captured the hearts of readers all over the world. This newly translated edition is the perfect introduction to this timeless classic.

Explore the history of jazz and its influential role in American culture with this captivating book. From its roots in African musical traditions to its emergence as a form of protest against Jim Crow laws, Jazz and Justice delves into the socio-economic and political forces that shaped the genre. Discover how jazz musicians fought against racism and exploitation in the face of oppressive forces like the Ku Klux Klan and organized crime. Featuring the stories of pioneering female artists and musicians with Native American roots, this is a beautifully written tribute to a quintessentially American art form.