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1) American country: bluegrass, honky-tonk, and crossover sounds

Author

Sachs, Lloyd

2) American hip-hop: rappers, DJs, and hard beats

Author

Sacks, Nathan

Series

American music milestones

Publisher

Twenty-First Century Books

Pub. Date

[2013]

Language

English

Description

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Examines the history of hip-hop and rap, noting its beginning in 1970s New York, how it gained in popularity over the decades, and its rise to global sensation in the twenty-first century.

3) American Latin music: rumba rhythms, bossa nova, and the salsa sound

Author

Doeden, Matt

Series

American music milestones

Publisher

Twenty-First Century Books

Pub. Date

[2013]

Language

English

Description

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"This title follows the path of Latin music in the United States, spotlighting both performers from Latin American countries who have hit it big in the U.S. and musicians from the United States with a Latin-inspired style."--Provided by publisher.

4) American pop: hit makers, superstars, and dance revolutionaries

Author

Kaplan, Arie

5) American R & B: Gospel grooves, funky drummers, and soul power

Author

Mendelson, Aaron

6) American rock: guitar heroes, punks, and metalheads

Author

Farseth, Erik