An incredible biography of Polish pianist and composer Ignaz Jan Paderewski (1860 – 1941). He became a spokesman for Polish independence, and in 1919, he was the new nation's Prime Minister and foreign minister. He signed the Treaty of Versailles during this period, which ended World War I. This work was an essential addition to the literature on music and focused mainly on Paderewski's musical career. Contents include: Early Life From Warsaw to Paris His Début in London In America Later Tours Personal Traits His Views on Music and Teaching As Pianist As Composer

Blind Tom was the stage name of Thomas Greene Wiggins, a blind black pianist born into slavery in 1849. In this focused, consequential study, Southall reformulates the debate surrounding Blind Tom and expands its dimensions significantly.