rhythm and blues music

"When her ex-best friend, who is now the biggest R&B artist in the world, comes to stay with her family, Dylan discovers he hasn't changed as much as she thought as they revisit the past--and their relationship"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations look at the history and developmentof rhythm and blues, soul and gospel music.

Singer Ledisi reflects on her life and career.

Profiles the musical performers who helped merge gospel, rhythm, and blues to create Southern soul music.

Chronicles the history and evolution of the blues, charting its origins in African American communities in the Deep South, its increasing popularity, and the ways in which notable musicians each lent their own unique influences and styles to this musical genre.

Explores the origin and history of R&B and soul music, discussing the contributions and influences of singers like Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin.

Explores the relationship between rhythm and blues music, black consciousness, and race relations in the civil rights movement in the United States.

Best friends Darin and John, college students from Charlotte, North Carolina, have a hard time resisting temptations in the world of R&B when John becomes a singer on the way to stardom and Darin, fresh from a career-ending football injury, agrees to become his manager.

"Describes the beginnings and evolution of Soul and R&B music, spotlighting important artists and songs"--Provided by publisher.