Featuring artists ranging from Miles Davis to Kendrick Lamar, dive into this stunningly illustrated celebration of the history of Black music in America by the awardwinning author of The Undefeated.Listen to the sound of survival, courage, and democracythe soundtrack of America. Hear Billie Holidays raspy, mournful voice, and tap your foot to Louis Armstrongs trumpet. Scream with James Brown and bop your head to Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. Can you spot the 80+ references to artists like Robert Johnson, Ella Fitzgerald, Jimi Hendrix, Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill, and Beyonce? Come dance to Kwame Alexanders melodious narrative of the history of Black music in America, accompanied by the vibrant illustrations of Charly Palmer. The book includes extensive back matter, providing even more context and history about the music and musicians.

Binding: Hardcover;48 pages; Publisher: Hachette UK Distribution; Classification: N/A; Weight: 267.42 g; Dimensions: N/A

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