The death of rhythm & blues

Description:

Examines the changing sound of rhythm and blues, from the electrifying music of such greats as Chuck Berry and Aretha Franklin to current mainstream names like Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston, and explores the reasons for this radical shift.

subjects: History and criticism,  Popular music,  Music trade,  Music,  African Americans,  Afro-Americans,  Blues (Music),  Nonfiction,  Sociology,  African American musicians,  Sound recording executives and producers,  Rhythm and blues music,  Music, history and criticism, 20th century,  Fiction, general,  Blues (music), history and criticism

Places: United States