Soul Music - POD TITLE

This pioneering study documents the birth of soul music in America during the 1950s and '60s when, in response to the black community's new self-awareness and pride, musicians such as James Brown, The Impressions, Wilson Pickett, King Curtis, Stevie Wonder, and others were discovering in the urban blues, gospel, and r&b a new sound--soul--that expressed fresh musical and social ideals.

About the author

Michael Haralambos

Summary

This pioneering study documents the birth of soul music in America during the 1950s and '60s when, in response to the black community's new self-awareness and pride, musicians such as James Brown, The Impressions, Wilson Pickett, King Curtis, Stevie Wonder, and others were discovering in the urban blues, gospel, and r&b a new sound--soul--that expressed fresh musical and social ideals.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Haralambos, Michael Haralaribos
• Publisher: Perseus Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.08.1985
• EAN: 9780306802461
• ISBN: 978-0-306-80246-1
• No. of pages: 188
• Dimensions: 141 mm x 218 mm x 12 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > General, dictionaries; MUSIC / History & Criticism, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Soul & R 'n B