American R & B
Gospel Grooves, Funky Drummers, and Soul Power
From the Series American Music Milestones
A singer calls out to the crowd.
An electric bass thumps out a beat.
Horns blare and strings swirl.
These are the sounds of R & B.
Rhythm and blues music evolved from all sorts of sounds: swinging jazz, gritty blues, and African American spiritual songs. The music’s smooth mix of styles made it unique, and its passionate performers made it a sensation. Ever since Ray Charles hit the charts in the 1950s, R & B fans have held it down on dance floors. And R & B singers have belted out messages of love and calls for social change.
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| Interest Level | Grade 5 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 6 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2013 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Twenty-First Century Books ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 64 |
| Publication Date | 2014-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 7.6 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF036050, JNF036000, JNF036020 |
| Dewey | 781.644 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 9.75 x 9.75 |
| Lexile | 1020 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 6.7 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 156054 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 2.0 |
| Features | Awards, Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Reviewed, Sidebars, Source notes, Starred Reviews, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, Timeline, and eSource |
Author: Aaron Mendelson
Aaron Mendelson is a lifelong music fan. He writes about R&B, hip-hop, and alternative music for his blog Rockaliser Baby [http://rockaliser.blogspot.com]. Originally from Ames, Iowa, he now lives in Oakland, California. He loves eating vegetarian food, writing, and listening to Prince.
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American Music Milestones
This high-interest series looks at key musical landscapes in American music. Each book takes a peek at the key events, performers, albums, and songs in the evolution of a specific musical genre. View available downloads →
Awards
- Booklist Top 10 Series Nonfiction
Reviews
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“From bluegrass to blue-eyed soul and bubblegum pop to hip-hop, readers discover the exciting evolution of music in America…. This informative set will be useful for reports and of high interest to reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Booklist
“…a truly inviting format that’s sophisticated, yet accessible.” —starred, Booklist
