african american musicians

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african american musicians

Count Basie

1992
Examines the life and career of a famous twentieth-century jazz musician.

Great African Americans in music

1996
Profiles notable African-Americans in the field of music, including Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, and Ella Fitzgerald.

Boyz II Men

1997
Describes the development of the music group that was the first to break Elvis Presley's record for length as number one on the pop chart.

With a banjo on my knee

a musical journey from slavery to freedom
2001
Traces the evolution of the banjo within the African-American community from slavery through emancipation, minstrelsy, segregation, and civil rights, and includes portraits of performers.

The night train

a novel
2011
In 1963, two teenagers, Dwayne Hallston and his forbidden black friend Larry, hope that their shared love of music will help them maintain their friendship and escape the South.

Little Stevie Wonder

2005
Contains a long poem that serves as tribute to the singer Stevie Wonder, and describes, in verse, his musical talent, and cultural impact. Includes a CD with two songs.

Blind Boone

piano prodigy
2004
Presents the life and career of the blind pianist who toured the country after the Civil War, bringing ragtime and other African American music to the concert stage.

Jimi Hendrix

1997
A biography of the rock guitarist whose short but powerful career was highlighted by a legendary performance at Woodstock in 1969.

Black cat bone

the life of blues legend Robert Johnson
2006
Poems by J. Patrick Lewis, illustrations by Gary Kelley, and his own lyrics help chronicle the life and career of jazz musician Robert Johnson.

Duke Ellington

giant of jazz
1996
Examines the life and career of the talented jazz composer, bandleader, and pianist, from his childhood in Washington, D.C., through his battle against racism, to his influence on the world of jazz.

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