American R and B Gospel Grooves, Funky Drummers, and Soul Power |
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| Author:
| Mendelson, Aaron |
| Series title: | American Music Milestones Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7613-4501-5 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2012 |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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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...
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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.