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American R & B: Gospel Grooves, Funky Drummers, and Soul Power
Contributor(s): Mendelson, Aaron (Author)

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ISBN: 0761345019     ISBN-13: 9780761345015
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
OUR PRICE: $29.12  

Binding Type: Library Binding - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2012
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Music - History
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Music - Popular
Dewey: 781.644
LCCN: 2011045636
Age Level: 10-18
Grade Level: 5-13
Lexile Measure: 1020 IG (Illustrated Guide)
Series: American Music Milestones
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.9" W x 9.8" L (1.00 lbs) 64 pages
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Booklist 10/01/2012 pg. 55
School Library Journal 11/01/2012 pg. 60
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 161 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 156054
Reading Level: 6.7   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 2.0
 
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Publisher 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.


Contributor Bio(s): Mendelson, Aaron: -

Aaron Mendelson is a lifelong music fan. He writes about R&B, hip-hop, and alternative music for his blog Rockaliser Baby [http: //rockaliser.blogspot.com]. Originally from Ames, Iowa, he now lives in Oakland, California. He loves eating vegetarian food, writing, and listening to Prince.


 
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