The Story of African American Music
- ISBN-10
- 1534560742
- ISBN-13
- 9781534560741
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 104
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-07-15
- Publisher
- Greenhaven Publishing LLC
- Author
- Andrew Pina
Description
The influence of African Americans on music in the United States cannot be overstated. A large variety of musical genres owe their beginnings to black musicians. Jazz, rap, funk, R&B, and even techno have roots in African American culture. This volume chronicles the history of African American music, with spotlights on influential black musicians of the past and present. Historical and contemporary photographs, including primary sources, contribute to an in-depth look at this essential part of American musical history.
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