Black Achievements in Music: Celebrating Louis Armstrong, Beyoncé, and More

by Elliott Smith

Overview

Music changes over time, and new artists rise to fame with every generation. Black artists of the past and present have produced hit songs, won Grammy Awards, and written about difficult or challenging topics. Their creative styles have influenced other artists in a variety of genres, including pop, rap, and R&B. Celebrate artists such as Nina Simone, Prince, Aretha Franklin, and Kendrick Lamar who have made notable achievements in music.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728486581
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2023
Series:	Black Excellence Project (Read Woke T Books)
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	(w) x (h) x 0.31(d)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Elliott Smith is a writer and editor based in Falls Church, Virginia.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2023

Gr 4–8—This biography series showcases the achievements of Black Americans. Each book focuses on a field and provides brief biographies of individuals who were early pioneers and those who made an impact in that field. Readers will learn about their contributions to both the Black community and society at large. Each chapter includes reflection questions and text boxes titled "Did You Know?" Back matter includes a glossary, source notes, and "Read Woke" reading list. Libraries in need of research material will be well served by this series. Unfortunately, it reads like a recitation of facts and fails to build any excitement for the subjects of the biographies. VERDICT Purchase only where there is a lack of biographies of Black Americans.

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