Recs if you like I Put a Spell on You: The Autobiography of Nina Simone...

Works of literature, both prose and poetry, that according to Hozier have inspired his songs and music. For those who want to uncover the hidden dephts of his lyricism, give the yearning another layer of meaning and and fall into a Hozier-shaped rabbit-hole.

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 or inspired by jazz. includes memoirs, histories, biographies and fiction.

Memoirs and biographies about jazz musicians!

Lindy Hop, Charleston, Shag, Jitterbug, Blues and swing rhythms in general