Recs if you like Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop...

from artists to songs to streaming, a list of nonfiction works on the ins and outs and cultural impact of all things music

Nonfiction micro-histories that focus on aspects of women’s history. Trying to diversify this list so any suggestions are appreciated

personal, poetic, or literary Black Feminist/Womanist works. suggestions and/or corrections always welcome!

A mash-up of two of the most wonderful things in life books and music! 😌 A collection of non-fiction from biographies, genre histories, and social and pop histories. These are going to be unfortunately skewed toward my taste and those artists who I have knowledge of and/or admire. So recommend me artists you know!! (As long as they aren’t “problematic” ie, Michael Jackson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Kid Rock, Ted Nugent, etc.)

books about music & its social aspects that I want to read (excluding biographies), but lots of suggestions aren't on pb yet! note: v much american-focused

Memoirs not released in 2026