American R & B: Gospel Grooves, Funky Drummers, and Soul Power

by Aaron Mendelson

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...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761345019
• ISBN13: 9780761345015
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.9" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 5 to Postsecondary