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Jam!: The Story of Jazz Music
Jeanne Lee
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, May 1, 1999)Details the history and evolution of jazz--a uniquely American form of music--covering all aspects of jazz, from ballads to be-bop to big band, and highlighting the towering figures of the movement.
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Rap and Hip Hop: The Voice of a Generation
Sherry Ayazi-Hashjin
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, July 1, 1999)Describes the art of rapping and the cultural phenomenon of hip hop, tracing its evolution from African and Caribbean traditions
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Blues: Its Birth and Growth
Howard Elmer
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 1, 1999)Traces the origins of blues music, its evolution in the United States, and its influence on jazz and rock and roll.
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The African-American Kitchen: Food for Body and Soul
George Erdosh
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, March 1, 1999)Describes the influences on and the evolution of African-American cooking. Includes recipes and suggestions for healthy cooking.
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Kwanzaa!: Africa Lives in a New World Festival
Sule Greg C. Wilson
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, March 1, 1999)Discusses the history, observance, and significance of the African American holiday Kwanzaa.