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One Of The WorldS Greatest Bassists Lays Down The Heart Of Black Music, Revealing How Its Rhythmic Structures And The Long History Of The African Diaspora Made It The WorldS Most Popular Form.An Insightful, Revelatory, And Informative Read. Meshell Ndegeocello, SingerSongwriter And Poetwhy Do Bob Marley, John Coltrane, Aretha Franklin, And Nina Simone Move Us The Way They Do? What Drives The Worried Notes Of The Delta Blues? What Makes BeyoncS Triumph Cowboy Carter Inescapably Great?As Melvin Gibbs Shows In How Black Music Took Over The World, It Is The Musical Inheritance Of Africa. Beginning With Two Rhythmic Building Blocks He Calls The Cell And The Frame, Gibbs Shows How Those Tools Can Transport Listeners To A Realm Where Sounds Become Vehicles For Human Movement. Reforged In The African Diaspora In The Americas, They Are Played Today On Church Organs, Electric Guitars, Computers, Telephones, Or A Simple Gourd. Kool & The Gang Called Black Musicians The Scientists Of SoundAnd Gibbs Shows How They Discovered The WorldS Music.GibbsS Vantage Is Unique. A WorldClass Musician Fluent In Many Genres, Gibbs Is As Comfortable In An OldSchool Times Square Record Shop As He Is Breaking Down Mathematics And Music Theory With University Professors. Imbued With His Own Journey And A Sharp Eye For The Sins And Triumphs Of History, How Black Music Took Over The World Is An Unforgettable Revelation Of One Of HumanityS Greatest Achievements.
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This book dives deep into the influence of black music across the globe. The way it connects historical events with musical evolution is captivating. I couldn't put it down, and I learned so much about genres I thought I knew well!
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Sara Mitchell
Great Content, Poor Print Quality
I really enjoyed the content of this book, but the print quality left a lot to be desired. Some pages were slightly faded, which made it hard to read at times. Still, the information is worth it!
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Jamal Carter
Disappointed with the Coverage
I expected more in-depth analysis of some artists, but it felt like a broad overview. Some chapters were just too brief for my taste. It's okay, but not exactly what I was hoping for.
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David Nkosi
A Rich Tapestry of Sounds
This book beautifully illustrates how black music shaped the world. The insights into various genres and their origins are fascinating. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of music's cultural significance.
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Marcus Allen
Interesting, but Lacking Depth
While I enjoyed the stories presented, I felt some sections were a bit shallow. The book could've explored certain artists in more detail. Still, it's a good read if you're just starting to explore the impact of black music.
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