A thoroughly researched and organized history of Black music, delivered with confidence and authority.
Narrator Shamaan Casey is an essential guide to this detailed history of musical theory, form, and creativity. Author Gibbs is a musician and a founding member of the Black Rock Coalition, which supports the creative work of Black musicians. His audiobook reflects a deep understanding of music theory, particularly how Western expectations of structure and style have fundamentally misunderstood Black music. The chapters dig deep into granular details, and listeners are often directed to accompanying attachments. Not including some performed examples seems like a missed opportunity in the audio format. Yet Casey is skilled at delivering all the essential details of this layered, important text.
A thoroughly researched and organized history of Black music, delivered with confidence and authority.Pub Date: April 14, 2026
Duration: 10 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668657997
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: today
Buckley offers a reasonable proposal for a national service program without jail or criminal penalties. Narrator Lawrence reads with a slow and careful announcer's voice; one wishes Buckley were reading this one himself. Books on Tape does its usual quality job with formatting, packaging and tape-turning instructions. The reader repeats the last sentence at such times, so you're sure you haven't missed anything. Popular nonfiction collections will appreciate Gratitude, and the topic is likely to prove timely in the years ahead.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 5 hrs
Publisher: Books on Tape
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Kozol’s shocking exposé of inequities in the funding of our public schools contrasts white suburban schools with those serving black and Hispanic populations. Interviews with students, teachers, and school administrators add eloquent testimony to Kozol’s disturbing presentation of facts. Narration by Jack Winston is clear and brisk, but the pace is unrelenting, with little pause for transition between scenes or chapters. Winston’s cool, detached voice contrasts with Kozol’s impasssioned and outraged message. The sheer repetition and magnitude of Kozol’s damning evidence is numbing; the narration gives no relief. Powerful medicine, most easily taken in small doses. Music signalling tape changes is jarringly inappropriate.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 8 hrs
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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