african american music

Traces the roots of the music from the Harlem Renaissance period as well as its social impact on society and its eventual acceptance into mainstream culture. Features commentary from historians and the performers themselves. Also includes classic performances from musicians such as Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Nat King Cole.

Contains lyrics and music to fifteen songs that illustrate the variety of African-American musical styles, from their African source through folk music, spirituals and gospels, ragtime, blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, classical, and rap; and includes photographs and background information.

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

A collection of poems by contemporary American author Albert Murray.

Surveys the history of black music in America, from early slave songs through jazz and the blues to soul, classical music, and current trends.

Traces the history of modern Black music through text and photographs, celebrating the idea that there is a musical thread that travels throughout the world, changing the culture and music of each place it touches.

Examines the history of rap music; describes and critiques its elements, including lyrics, music, culture, themes, and styles; and grapples with the controversies surrounding it.

Presents a year-by-year account of events and developments that accompanied and influenced the rise of African-American popular music from January 1889 to December 1895.

Discusses the essence and development of various forms of Negro folk music, both vocal and instrumental, including ballads, blues, spirituals, work songs, Louisiana Creole songs, cries, dances, and game songs. Includes words and music for forty-three songs, and discographies.