Brian Harnetty’s warm, thoughtful, and inclusive narrative offers a window not only into the creative process but also into what it means to be a steward of archival sound. A compellingly personal, marvelously written evocation of art, place, and community.
— David Grubbs, musician, author, and Distinguished Professor of Music, Brooklyn College
A beautifully rendered mix of memoir, creative practice, deep listening, and social history… This book is a model for community-engaged humanistic scholarship.
— Ryan Thomas Skinner, author of Afro-Sweden: Becoming Black in a Color-Blind Country
...A deeply personal rumination... This is a challenging and rewarding work.
— Frederick J. Augustyn, Library Journal