Music audiobooks

Jazz Survivor

By: Ken Shuldman

Narrated by: Wesley Nelson

Length: 2 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

Jazz Survivor tells the story of Louis Bannet, the Dutch Louis Armstrong. Louis Bannet was sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau during the war, but his skill as a musician saved his life: he became the 'star' of the Auschwitz Orchestra, as well as the personal bandleader for Dr. Josef Mengele and the founder of the Gypsy Camp Orchestra. Read more

Notes of a Dream: The Authorized Biography of AR Rahman

By: Krishna Trilok

Narrated by: Suyash Mohan

Length: 13 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

Who really is A.R. Rahman? We know the music. But do we know the man? For the first time, a nation's pride--winner of National Film awards, Oscars, Grammys and hearts--opens up about his philosophies: hope, perseverance, positivity and love. From his early days as a composer of advertisement jingles to his first big break in feature films, from... Read more

A Dream About Lightning Bugs

By: Ben Folds

Narrated by: Ben Folds

Length: 8 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the genre-defying icon Ben Folds comes a memoir that is as nuanced, witty, and relatable as his cult-classic songs.

“A Dream About Lightning Bugs reads like its author: intelligent, curious, unapologetically punk, and funny as hell.”—Sara Bareilles

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR AND PASTE

Ben Folds... Read more

Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller: The Lives and Careers of America’s Most Famous Big Band Leaders

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Scott Clem

Length: 2 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

When the phrase “the King” is used in the context of American music, most people think of Elvis Presley, but Presley was just a baby when the title was first conferred upon Benny Goodman as the King of Swing in 1935. The Swing Era was a magical period in American history between the hedonism of the Roaring Twenties and the rebelliousness sparked... Read more

Elvis in Vegas

By: Richard Zoglin

Narrated by: Gibson Frazier

Length: 8 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

*The inspiration for the CNN original series Vegas: The Story of Sin City*

“Outstanding pop-culture history.” —Newsday

The “smart and zippy account” (The Wall Street Journal) of how Las Vegas saved Elvis and Elvis saved Las Vegas in the greatest musical comeback of all time.

Elvis’s 1969 opening night in Vegas was his first time back on a live... Read more

The History of Gangster Rap

By: Soren Baker

Narrated by: James Shippy & Soren Baker

Length: 11 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

The History of Gangster Rap is a deep dive into one of the most fascinating subgenres of any music category to date. Sixteen detailed chapters, organized chronologically, examine the evolution of gangster rap, its main players, and the culture that created this revolutionary music. From still-swirling conspiracy theories about the murders of... Read more

Glenn Miller: The Life and Legacy of Early 20th Century America’s Most Popular Musician

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Scott Clem

Length: 1 hour 9 minutes

Abridged: No

Though it may be hard to fathom in the wake of Elvis Presley and popular rock bands like the Beatles, the early 20th century featured a burgeoning music sales industry that was dominated in ways that nobody would ever reach again, including the Fab 4. While Elvis and the Beatles had a combined 71 Top 10 hits over their lengthy careers, Glenn... Read more

The First Gig Ever

By: Sophia John

Narrated by: Barkha Swaroop Saxena

Length: 11 minutes

Abridged: No

A band of musicians dream of making it big in the world. When they do not get sponsors, they choose a most unusual location for their first gig. Their decision has unintended, world shattering consequences. Read more

Leben ist Rhythmus oder die Kunst sich zu verändern

By: Bruce Werber

Narrated by: Bruce Werber

Length: 1 hour 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Auf em Weg zu Veränderung und Entwicklung haben sich die therapeutischen Konzepte in den letzten Jahren stark gewandelt. Während man früher noch mit Verhaltenskonzepten arbeitete, dem Versuch, sich Veränderungen anzutrainieren, finden heute immer mehr Menschen zur Macht des Rhythmus. Der Musiker Bruce Werber ist diesem Phänomen seit über dreißig... Read more

Crescendo

By: Allen Cheney

Narrated by: Allen Cheney

Length: 8 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

A story of mercy, miracles, and melody—and above all else: love.During the Great Depression, Fred Allen is born poor and hungry in the shadow of rural Georgia’s infamous cotton mills. By the time Fred is three years old, he can play hymns on the piano without missing a note. In kindergarten, he amazes adults with Chopin. Terrified that Fred’s... Read more

Classical Music For Dummies

By: David Pogue & Scott Speck

Narrated by: Paul Heitsch

Length: 11 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

Haydn, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms, oh, my! The beginner's guide to classical music.



Classical Music For Dummies is a friendly, funny, easy-to-understand guide to composers, instruments, orchestras, concerts, recordings, and more. Classical music is widely considered one of the pinnacles of human achievement, and this informative guide will shows you... Read more

The Hot Shot Heard ’Round the World

By: Andy Kahn

Narrated by: Andy Kahn & Bruce Klauber

Length: 11 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

The Hot Shot Heard ’Round the World is the singular story of an extraordinary life deeply entrenched in the entertainment industry, hit recordings, disco nights and delights, hot jazz, and the humbling experiences of achieving fortune and fame coupled with losses and gains. Recorded in 2019 at 100 South Studios, Philadelphia, PA, by Aden Ohayon Read more

Le cerveau et la musique

By: Michel Rochon

Narrated by: Michel Rochon

Length: 4 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

Un son, une note, une mélodie et voilà… le cerveau en effervescence. Mais pourquoi certains airs arrivent-ils à nous tirer des larmes, à nous donner la chair de poule, à nous enthousiasmer ou à nous faire danser ? Pourquoi sommes-nous touchés par les symphonies de Beethoven, par les performances vocales de Céline Dion, par les reels endiablés de... Read more

La primera regla del punk

By: Celia C. Pérez

Narrated by: Carolina Ayala

Length: 6 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

Un libro de honor del premio Pura Belpré, 2018

La primera regla del punk es una conmovedora exploración de la amistad, la búsqueda de uno mismo, y sobre aprender a "rockear" como si nadie te esta mirando.

No hay atajos para navegar el primer día de clases en una nueva escuela – no se arregla con cinta gafer como lo harías con tu par de tenis... Read more

Bitch She's Madonna. La reina del pop en la cultura contemporánea

By: Lara González, Iván Rotella, Borja Ibaseta, Edu...

Narrated by: Por confirmar

Length: 7 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

Ser un referente para varias generaciones y mantenerse en la cumbre del mundo de la música desde hace cuarenta años no es una tarea fácil. Y más si eres mujer y si nunca has tenido reparos en tomar las riendas de tu vida y de tu carrera (lidiando con las críticas, el machismo, la censura… y el paso del tiempo). Controvertida y admirada, polémica... Read more

Acoustic in the Rain

By: Jason Hill

Narrated by: Jason Hill

Length: 32 minutes

Abridged: No

Smooth relaxing sounds of acoustic gutar and rain that will help you sleep relax or meditate everyday. Meditation is a practice that helps you to let go of stress and refocus. There are many different forms of meditation and they all can have a slightly different effect and result, depending on the type of practice you follow. Read more

Who Were the Beatles?

By: Geoff Edgers

Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau

Length: 1 hour 4 minutes

Abridged: No

Almost everyone can sing along with the Beatles, but how many young readers know their whole story?  Geoff Edgers, a Boston Globe reporter and hard-core Beatles fan, brings the Fab Four to life in this Who Was...? book.  Readers will learn about their childhoods in Liverpool, their first forays into rock music, what Beatlemania was like, and why... Read more

The Dirt

By: Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx & Mick Mars

Narrated by: Sebastian York, Roger Wayne, Fred Berman, MacLe...

Length: 14 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL MOVIE STARRING MACHINE GUN KELLY, DANIEL WEBBER, DOUGLAS BOOTH, AND IWAN RHEON, DIRECTED BY JEFF TREMAINE.Celebrate over thirty years of the world's most notorious rock band with the audiobook edition of The Dirt—the outrageous, legendary, no-holds-barred autobiography of Mötley Crüe. Fans have gotten glimpses into the... Read more

Klassik für Babys

By: Marko Simsa

Narrated by: Marko Simsa

Length: 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Diese klassische Instrumentalmusik können Babys, Geschwister, Eltern und Großeltern gemeinsam genießen. Neben sanften Melodien zum Schlummern und Träumen spiegeln springlebendige Stücke unterschiedliche Erlebnisse und Gefühle wider. Aus dem Inhalt: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sonata A-Dur • Camille Saint-Saëns: Der Schwan aus "Der Karneval der... Read more

If You Can Speak, You Can Sing

By: CeCe Sammy

Narrated by: CeCe Sammy

Length: 1 hour 33 minutes

Abridged: No

CeCe Sammy is a world-renowned vocal coach who has devised a fun, interactive book and music programme for secondary school students, teachers and parents. This unique how-to guide to singing includes some of CeCe's personal experiences from a career spanning over 20 years and features songs and inspiration. It is designed to encourage open and... Read more

Ruffhouse

By: Chris Schwartz

Narrated by: Pete Simonelli, JD Jackson & Adenrele Ojo

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

How Ruffhouse Records founder Chris Schwartz overcame poverty, abuse, and addiction to start one of the most pivotal labels in hip-hop history and launch the careers of some of music's biggest stars"All respect to Chris Schwartz. He is a great visionary."―NasAs a struggling musician trying to catch a break in 1980s Philadelphia, Chris Schwartz... Read more

Robert Johnson Devil's Son

By: Patrizia Barrera

Narrated by: Les Horovitz

Length: 2 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

The tragic story of Robert Johnson, great Blues musician of the American 30`s, the mysterious solution to his tragic end, the background and his complete discography.
An emotional thriller with a historical research of the short life of Robert Johnson, considered by most as the grandfather of rock, but adored by blues fans. A compelling narration... Read more

I'm your man : la vie de Leonard Cohen

By: Sylvie Simmons

Narrated by: Marie-Josée Forget

Length: 19 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

Grâce à ses chansons d’une qualité d’écriture peu commune, Leonard Cohen est assurément l’un des artistes les plus estimés et admirés du paysage musical des cinquante dernières années. Il est de ceux qui, tout au long de leur carrière, ont su se réinventer pour répondre aux attentes du public. Difficile, néanmoins, de raconter Leonard Cohen tant... Read more

Vendiendo Inglaterra por una libra. Una historia social del rock progresivo británico

By: Norberto Cambiasso

Narrated by: Gabriel Paserino

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

La tendencia a reducir el rock progresivo a su variante sinfónica, que adalides entusiastas y detractores acérrimos comparten por igual, promueve una mirada sesgada, ajena a las sutilezas de la historia y restringida a unos pocos esquemas formales derivados de la tradición clásica de la música culta que no le hacen justicia a la compleja... Read more