Talib Kweli's Reading List for Liberation
Born in Brooklyn in 1975, Talib Kweli first gained recognition in the underground hip-hop scene as one-half of the rap…
Tegan and Sara's High School Reading List
Since forming in Calgary, Canada in 1995, indie pop-rock duo Tegan and Sara have been heralded for their unique blend…
6 Books That Shaped Rita Moreno
Known for her versatile talent and legendary performances, Puerto Rican actress, singer, and dancer Rita Moreno has been inspiring and…
Loretta Lynn’s Reading List
Over a storied, six-decade career in country music, singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn became a legend of the genre – releasing 51…
Gerard Way's 10 All-Time Favorite Comic Book Series
Though best known as the lead singer of pop-punk band My Chemical Romance, Gerard Way is also a lifelong comic…
Suzanne Vega’s 10 Favorite Books
Hailed as one of the most gifted and articulate songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega has built a prolific catalog…
Weird Al's Bookshelf
Since getting his start sending home tapes to the Dr. Demento Radio Show as an accordion-wielding teen in the ’70s,…
Kurt Vile's 6 Favorite Books on Music
Taking notes from masters of Americana John Prine, Neil Young, and Tom Petty over a prolific career arc, singer-songwriter Kurt…
7 Books That Shaped Shirley Manson
With her formidable stage presence, forthright style and feminist ethos, Scottish singer Shirley Manson has been laying siege to the…
Yo-Yo Ma's Reading List
Prodigy cellist and prolific musician Yo-Yo Ma has recorded more than 90 albums and received 18 Grammy Awards. Celebrated as much…