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The death of rhythm & blues by Nelson George · Booklabria

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The death of rhythm & blues

African AmericansHistory and criticism

The death of rhythm & blues

Name: The death of rhythm & blues
Author: Nelson George

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First published: 1988
Language: English
Editions: 9

Synopsis

Examines the changing sound of rhythm and blues, from the electrifying music of such greats as Chuck Berry and Aretha Franklin to current mainstream names like Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston, and explores the reasons for this radical shift.

Subjects: African Americans
History and criticism
Sociology
Music
Afro-Americans
Popular music
Set in: United States

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