Negima!, Volume 15 by Ken Akamatsu

Negima!, Volume 15 by Ken Akamatsu

Drawn from a mosaic of influences, including folk, gospel, and blues, R&B represents both everything that came before and nothing that was heard before. This is the music that bridged the gap between audiences and helped, at the very height of racism in America, to dismantle racial barriers. So much of today's music is derived directly from the highly influential and critically important sounds of R&B that without it we would have never known the classic soul of the late '50s and '60s, the glory days of the genre. Similarly, rock n' roll as seen through the eyes of Bill Haley and Elvis Presley would have never evolved without the foundation laid by their R&B predecessors. Through substantial entries on the chief architects and innovators, Icons of R&B and Soul offers a vibrant overview of the music's impact in American culture and how it reflected contemporary society's politics, trends, and social issues.

Numerous sidebars highlight Motown, prominent record labels, hit songs, related singers and songwriters, key events, and significant aspects of the music industry. Also included is a list of important print and Web resources, as well as a list of selected recordings. An essential reference for high school and public libraries, this encyclopedia will help students explore the historical and cultural framework of R&B and soul music through the musicians who have come to define the genre. Among the featured: -Ray Charles -Little Richard -Fats Domino & New Orleans R&B -Ruth Brown -Sam Cooke -Etta James -James Brown -Aretha Franklin -The Supremes -Otis Redding -Ike & Tina Turner -Curtis Mayfield -Berry Gordy -Stevie Wonder -Marvin Gaye -Smokey Robinson -The Temptations -Prince

KEN AKAMATSU is the best-selling creator of Love Hina, one of the most popular manga series in America. It was selected by Kodansha for their prestigious Manga of the Year award. Love Hina has been converted into an anime series that is popular in both the United States and Japan. Akamatsu lives in Tokyo but recently traveled to the United States to attend a fan convention and meet U.S. fans of his work. The author lives in Tokyo, Japan.

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ISBN 13	9780345496157
ISBN 10	0345496159
Title	Negima!, Volume 15
Author	Ken Akamatsu
Series	Negima!: Magister Negi Magi
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2007-08-28
Number of pages	208
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.