Explores the life of Aretha Franklin, a recording artist who has won more Grammy Awards than any other female singer and who, along with her success in soul and gospel music, has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Explores the history of rhythm and blues music in America and its roots in soul, jazz, and African American spiritual songs. Examines the lives and contributions to the R&B movement of singers like Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin.
Traces the history and development of soul and rhythm and blues music in America, discusses the social, economic, and regional influences, and includes a look at characteristic instruments, sounds, principle artists, and more.
