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40 Inspiring Icons: Black Music Greats (Hardcover)
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40 Inspiring Icons: Black Music Greats (Hardcover)
Series: 40 Inspiring Icons
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Loot Price R369
Discovery Miles 3 690
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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 N.W.A. 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: Robert Johnson; Nina Simone;
James Brown; Sly & the Family Stone; Miles Davis; Diana Ross
& the Supremes; The Jackson 5; Marvin Gaye; Stevie Wonder;
Aretha Franklin; Earth, Wind & Fire; Isaac Hayes; Tina Turner;
Donna Summer; Bob Marley & the Wailers; Prince; Fela Kuti; The
Last Poets; Chic; The Sugarhill Gang; Run-DMC; Eric B. & Rakim;
Public Enemy; N.W.A.; Whitney Houston; 2Pac; The Fugees; Snoop
Dogg; The Notorious B.I.G.; Erykah Badu; Jay-Z; Missy Elliott;
Kanye West; Beyonce; Pharrell Williams; Rihanna; Lil Wayne; Drake;
Nicki Minaj; The Weeknd. Each spread presents a single musician or
band, highlighting key facts about their background, most popular
songs, most iconic shows, genre-defining techniques, friends,
rivals and nicknames, along with a fun, illustrated depiction of
them that calls out elements of their signature style. With so many
icons to choose from, which will you add to your playlist? Each
book in the 40 Inspiring Icons series introduces readers to a
fascinating non-fiction subject through its 40 most famous people
or groups. Explore these other great topics through their most
interesting icons: People of Peace, Super Scientists, Soccer Stars,
Fantastic Footballers, Music Legends and Greek Gods and Heroes.
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