Music That Transcends Everything But His Circumstance
"Prodigal Son" from A Small Sacrifice for an Enormous Happiness by Jai Chakrabarti, recommended by Electric Literature
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8 Memoirs About the Journey to Becoming a Classical Musician
Martha Anne Toll, author of "Three Muses," recommends stories about a life dedicated to music
Sep 21 2022 - Martha Anne Toll
The Music in His Bones Doesn’t Need to be Heard
"Beginnings, Endings, and Other Musical Figures," an excerpt from Book of Extraordinary Tragedies by Joe Meno, recommended by Kevin Wilson
Sep 7 2022 - Joe Meno
7 Novels About, Or By, Folk Musicians
Henry Adam Svec, author of “Life Is Like Canadian Football,” on the novels that honor grassroots musical traditions
Nov 2 2021 - Henry Adam Svec
8 Musicals that You Might Not Know Were Based on Books
The secret literary roots of your favorite Broadway showtunes
May 18 2020 - Emily Neuberger
The Day the Music Spied
"Bone Music" by Maria Reva, recommended by Lara Prescott
Mar 4 2020 - Maria Reva
Finally, a Music Novel for Middle-Aged Tape Collectors
So many music novels are about rock musicians—it's time for consumers and collectors to get their due
Nov 13 2019 - Tobias Carroll
9 Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories about Music
Sarah Pinkser recommends fiction about otherworldly bands, songs, and concerts
Oct 7 2019 - Sarah Pinsker
How “Hadestown” Turned an Ancient Story Into This Year’s Best Musical
The Tony-winning show's writer and director discuss the storytelling challenges of bringing new life to old myth
Jun 18 2019 - Carey Purcell
Plan Your Tony Award-Winning Musical With Our Handy Chart
Use your initials to generate a can't-miss theatrical event
