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Author:

Mendelson, Aaron.

Title:

American R & B : gospel grooves, funky drummers, and soul power / [by] Aaron Mendelson.

Publisher:

Twenty-First Century,

Copyright Date:

c2013

Description:

64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. ; 26 cm.

Subject:

Rhythm and blues music--History and criticism--Juvenile literature.
Soul music--History and criticism--Juvenile literature.
Rhythm and blues music--History and criticism.
Soul music--History and criticism.

Notes:

Includes discography and filmography. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Birth of R&B -- Motor City music -- Soul power -- Transformations -- Into the future -- Glossary -- Timeline -- Mini bios -- R & B must-haves -- Major awards.

Summary:

Presents a history of R&B music in the United States, profiles the genre's most notable past and present stars, and features song and album suggestions.

Series:

American music milestones

ISBN:

0761345019
9780761345015

LCCN:

2011045636

Locations:

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

XXPH787 -- Council Bluffs Public Library (Council Bluffs)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

54SX745 -- Emmetsburg High School (Emmetsburg)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)