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Title details for American R & B by Aaron Mendelson - Available

American R & B

Gospel Grooves, Funky Drummers, and Soul Power

by Aaron Mendelson
Intuitive
Audiobook
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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.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:6.7
  • Lexile® Measure:1020
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:5-8

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