New Book to be catalogued and preserved. – Kindred Chords: Australian Musical Familiesby Loretta Barnard Kindred Chords: Australian Musical Families is the first book of its kind in Australia, a book that introduces readers to 27 Australian musical families from across musical genres to provide a glimpse into the extraordinary creativity of Australian musicians and their musical families – the interactions, the influences, the sharing of ideas, the love and support, the special bonds.The author, Loretta Barnard, comes from an esteemed jazz family and has personal connections with a number of the musicians featured in this book. She interviewed family members from a broad cross-section of musical families and has brought a genuine family focus to the discussion. Part-history, part musical checklist, Kindred Chords is a celebration of music, a celebration of diversity, and above all, a celebration of families.All the families covered in this book are hugely respected and admired both in Australia and across the globe. Rock, country, classical, jazz, musical theatre, soul, electronic, pop – ABOUT THE AUTHOR – Loretta Barnard has written two non-fiction books, co-authored two more and ghost-written a number of memoirs. She’s been a contributing writer to a wide range of reference books and is a regular columnist for a number of websites for whom she writes on music and arts-related subjects. She also mentors aspiring young writers from around Australia. Loretta comes from a distinguished jazz family, has been closely observing musicians her entire life and has personal connections with a number of musicians featured in this book. She brings a unique perspective to the families discussed in this book.Media – To obtain a review, extract or interview with the author, contact Laura Boon at It’s all Write editing and publicity: 0426 763 685 / https:/laura@itsallwrite.com.au. Paperback, 320 pages with b/w photo section, Australia/Music/Biography available in paperback (A$39.95) and ebook (US$5.99). #jazz#australianjazz#australianjazzmuseum #kindredchords#lorettabarnard #australianmusicians #rebeccabarnard #australianmusic #culture#history#art#newbook
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