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By Medearis, Angela Shelf & Medearis, Michael
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-80504-482-9
- Publisher
- New York : Twenty-First Century Books, 1997.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 1997
Gr 5-Up Each of these books offers social history as well as a study of the evolution of an art form. The African roots of African-American dance and music begin each volume. In Dance, the basis of minstrelsy, vaudeville, jazz dancing, disco, rock, break dancing, hip-hop, etc., are carefully discussed. The contributions and influence of stars such as Katherine Dunham, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, and Alvin Ailey are acknowledged and their place in the continuum of African-American da...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
