Dr Katherine Williams‘ co-edited volume The Cambridge Companion to the Singer-Songwriter was published in late February. This book explains the historical contexts, musical analyses, and theoretical frameworks of the singer-songwriter tradition. Divided into five parts, the book explores the tradition in the context of issues including authenticity, gender, queer studies, musical analysis and performance. Leadbelly, Dolly Parton, Billy… Continue reading Katherine Williams’ co-edited volume ‘The Cambridge Companion to the Singer-Songwriter’ has been published
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New book about Rufus Wainwright by Dr Katherine Williams
Equinox Publishing has just published Dr Katherine Williams‘ new book, Rufus Wainwright. Katherine, a Lecturer in Music at Plymouth University, is a musicologist and saxophonist. Canadian-American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright is famous around the world for his multi-faceted musical style, shown through both his recorded output and his engaging live performances. In this book, Katherine Williams combines aspects… Continue reading New book about Rufus Wainwright by Dr Katherine Williams