{"product_id":"black-music-greats-isbn-9781786034717","title":"Black Music Greats","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003e40 black artists to be listened to and learned about by all\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Robert Johnson; Nina Simone; James Brown; Sly \u0026amp; the Family Stone; Miles Davis; Diana Ross \u0026amp; the Supremes; The Jackson 5; Marvin Gaye; Stevie Wonder; Aretha Franklin; Earth, Wind \u0026amp; Fire; Isaac Hayes; Tina Turner; Donna Summer; Bob Marley \u0026amp; the Wailers; Prince; Fela Kuti; The Last Poets; Chic; The Sugarhill Gang; Run-DMC; Eric B. \u0026amp; 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; Beyoncé; Pharrell Williams; Rihanna; Lil Wayne; Drake; Nicki Minaj; The Weeknd.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each spread presents a single musician or band, highlighting \u003cb\u003ekey facts about their background\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003emost popular songs\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003emost iconic shows\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003egenre-defining techniques\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003efriends\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003erivals\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003enicknames\u003c\/b\u003e, along with a \u003cb\u003efun, illustrated depiction of them\u003c\/b\u003e that calls out elements of their signature style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With so many icons to choose from, \u003cb\u003ewhich will you add to your playlist?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each book in the \u003cb\u003e40 Inspiring Icons series\u003c\/b\u003e 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: \u003ci\u003ePeople of Peace\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSuper Scientists\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSoccer Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFantastic Footballers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMusic Legends\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGreek Gods and Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Wide Eyed Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44896702955749,"sku":"NP9781786034717","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/98057650-7b45-4552-9fb8-ab010047604c.jpg?v=1767837397","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/black-music-greats-isbn-9781786034717","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}