A singer calls out to the crowd.
An electric bass thumps out a beat.
Horns blare and strings swirl.
These are the sounds of R & B.
Rhythm and blues music evolved from all sorts of sounds: swinging jazz, gritty blues, and African American spiritual songs. The music's smooth mix of styles made it unique, and its passionate performers made it a sensation. Ever since Ray Charles hit the charts in the 1950s, R & B fans have held it down on dance floors. And R & B singers have belted out messages of love and calls for social change.
| Country | USA |
| Brand | Brand: 21st Century |
| Manufacturer | Twenty-First Century Books |
| Binding | Library Binding |
| UnitCount | 1 |
| EANs | 9780761345015 |
| ReleaseDate | 2012-08-01 |
