Book by Tate Eleanora E
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Twenty-five inspiring biographical profiles span two centuries of African American historyThis lively collection of profiles tells the inspiring stories of twenty-five African American musicians: both the legendary and the forgotten musical heroes whose contributions to the industry were invaluable to those who later followed in their footsteps. Each well-rounded biography covers a musician's origins, challenges, and accomplishments. - Includes many music industry giants, as well as lesser-known names - Boxed features highlight significant achievements and provide historical anecdotes and context - Includes a timeline, index notes, a bibliography, and a glossary Eleanora E. Tate (Morehead, NC) is an award-winning children's book author. Her honors include a CBC/NCSS Notable Children's Trade Book in the Fields of Social Studies. Jim Haskins (New York, NY) is Professor of English Literature at the University of Florida, Gainesville, and the author of more than one hundred nonfiction books for young readers. His awards include the Washington Post Children's Book Award and the Coretta Scott King Book Award.
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Meet the black musicians who created America?s greatest music?from the early years to modern times Marian Anderson Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong Chuck Berry Thomas "Blind Tom" Greene Bethune Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle James Brown Ray Charles Edmund Dede Thomas Andrew Dorsey Duke Ellington Ella Fitzgerald Aretha Franklin Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield W. C. Handy Mahalia Jackson Michael Jackson Francis Hall Johnson Scott Joplin B. B. King Queen Latifah Millie-Christine McCoy Jessye Norman Gertrude "Ma" Rainey (Pridgett) Doug and Frankie Quimby Paul Robeson Bessie Smith Stevie Wonder
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- EditorialJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
- Año de publicación2000
- ISBN 10 0471253561
- ISBN 13 9780471253563
- EncuadernaciónTapa dura
- Número de páginas176