Black Music Greats by: Olivier Cachin
| Article number: | Quarto Black Music Greats by: Olivier Cachin 9781786034717 |
| Availability: | In stock |
The biggest names… the coolest sounds… the 40 most inspirational movers, shakers, and innovators in black music are here! In this fun, fact-packed book from the 40 Inspiring Icons series, learn how these black musicians changed music, from the creation of blues to the invention of rap.Meet the Godfather of Funk, the High Priestess of Soul, and the King of Reggae. Learn how Marvin Gaye shaped the sound of Motown, how NWA redefined rap, and what made the Supremes, supreme. From Robert Johnson, who recorded one of the first examples of the blues in 1936, to rap superstar Drake, whose 2012 album Views spent 13 weeks at number one on the US Billboard 200, these are the 40 black artists to be listened to and learned about by all.
- Illustrated By: Jérôme Masi
- Type: Hardcover
- Age Range: 7-10
- Pages: 96
- Dimensions: 7.63 x 0.5 x 10.25 in
- Item no: 9781786034717