African American Musicians & Entertainers (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9780766092501)

Imagine a world in which gospel, the blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, and rock 'n' roll didn't exist. These indigenous American musical forms are the product of, and a moving expression of the African American experience. Musical geniuses and innovators like Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, B. B. King, and Jimi Hendrix turned individual and collective histories of suffering and injustice into soul-stirring, monumental art that shattered boundaries, shifted perceptions, and contributed to progress in civil rights. Their efforts were matched by other African Americans in the entertainment field, like Jackie Robinson, Josephine Baker, and Sidney Poitier. A celebration of music, movies, and a growing movement for equality, this collection will inspire, enlighten, and energize teen readers.

Author: Joanne Randolph
ISBN-10: 076609250X
ISBN-13: 9780766092501
Publisher: Enslow Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2017
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.40h x 7.30w x 0.40d