african american music

Discusses the many forms of music of black America, examining the African origins and European influences as well as the contribution of African-American music to American music in general.

An illustrated songbook of the African-American music that was sung during the civil rights protests of the 1960s.

Demonstrating the various contributions of Black Americans to our nation's growth, this book profiles African Americans who helped shape popular musical genres ranging from jazz and blues to rock 'n' roll and rap.

Contains over 650 brief sketches of singers, songwriters, bands, producers and record companies.

Uses words, images, and songs to capture the range of emotions felt by slaves and those newly freed on their journey from enslavement to emancipation; includes a CD with song recordings, many sung by the author.

Explores the influence Motown has had on the country in respect to music and racial relationships and identity, looking at the social climate of the 1950s and 1960s and the rise of youth culture that set the stage for Berry Gordy and his business.

Chronicles the growth of the blues in the Mississippi Delta Region and offers insight into its importance in African-American culture.

Traces the history of jazz music in the United States, profiling the musicians and songs which have most impacted the genre.

A story about a period in the childhood of Elvis Presley when his family was dirt poor and he was introduced to the soulful music of the Sanctified Church that travelled to his town.

An illustrated version of the song that has come to be considered the African American national anthem.