American R & B
Gospel Grooves, Funky Drummers, and Soul Power
1st Edition
Published on 1. August 2012
64 pages
978-1-4677-0151-8 (ISBN)
Description
A singer calls out to the crowd. An electric bass thumps out a beat. Horns blare and strings swirl. These are the sounds of R & B. Rhythm and blues music evolved from all sorts of sounds: swinging jazz, gritty blues, and African American spiritual songs. The music's smooth mix of styles made it unique, and its passionate performers made it a sensation. Ever since Ray Charles hit the charts in the 1950s, R & B fans have held it down on dance floors. And R & B singers have belted out messages of love and calls for social change.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Minneapolis
United States
Publishing group
Lerner Publishing Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Fifth Grade to Twelfth Grade, Reading Age: From 11 to 12 years, Interest Age: From 10 to 18 years
Illustrations
Glossary; Bibliography; Index; Illustrations, color
ISBN-13
978-1-4677-0151-8 (9781467701518)
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Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Chapter 1: The Birth Of R&B
- Chapter 2: Motor City Music
- Chapter 3: Soul Power
- Chapter 4: Transformations
- Chapter 5: Into The Future
- Glossary
- Timeline
- Mini Bios
- R & B Must-Haves
- Major Awards
- Source Notes
- Selected Bibliography/Further Reading, Websites, And Films
- Index
- About The Author/Photo Acknowledgments
- Back Cover
