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Jones, K. Maurice – 1994
Rap, a popular music that emerged in the United States during the 1980s and 90s, is described as a creation of young African American culture. It belongs to a centuries old legacy of using language creatively in everyday life. The roots of the music are seen as part of the African-American oral and musical traditions that encompass the hidden…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Black Culture, Black History, Cultural Influences
Reid, William, Jr. – 1992
This student book encourages an understanding of U.S. history through song, and of American song through history. The book is organized in two main parts, the first focuses on the nature of popular music. It examines "What is Popular Music?" and looks at pop themes, lyrics, melodies, rhythm, the composer, performer, and publisher. The…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach, Listening Skills, Music Activities
