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In a captivating collection of poems, Roxane Orgill steps into the frame of Harlem 1958, bringing to life the musicians' mischief and quirks, their memorable style, and the vivacious atmosphere of a Harlem block full of kids on a hot summer's day.

A rapper spits rhymes into a microphone. A DJ scratches a record back and forth against a turntable needle. Fans' feet stomp along to a stiff beat. These are the sounds of hip-hop. Hip-hop music busted out of New York City in the 1970s. Many young African Americans found their voices after stepping up to the mic. In the decades afterward, rappers and DJs took over the airwaves and transformed American music. In the 21st century, hip-hop is a global sensation.

You may think that the story of the saxophone begins with Dexter Gordon or Charlie Parker or on a street corner in New Orleans. It really began in 1840 in Belgium with a young daydreamer named Joseph-Antoine Adolphe Sax—a boy with bad luck but great ideas. Coretta Scott King Honoree Lesa Cline-Ransome unravels the fascinating history of how Adolphe's once reviled instrument was transported across Europe and Mexico to New Orleans.

Elvis Presley was the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. But his career was not all glitter and glory. The hip-shaking stardom of the 1950s sank into an embarrassing string of bad movies in the 1960s. Could Elvis kick-start his career and reconnect with his audience? Join him on his ’68 Comeback Special and witness the King rise again.

Destiné à faire découvrir le monde du jazz aux enfants, JAZZOO plonge son auditeur dans l'univers des animaux, au travers d'histoires miniatures. Par une interprétation musicale originale, drôle, poétique, groovy, funky et « sans paroles », le quintet suédois ODDJOB illustre avec humour, virtuosité et créativité, les péripéties, les émotions et les rêveries de ce nouveau bestiaire coloré.

Bühne frei für große Musik - Löwen, Elefanten, Hühner, Esel - alle sind sie da, um den Karneval der Tiere zu feiern, denn es wird getanzt, gesungen, musiziert und sogar Kunststücke werden vorgeführt. Möchtest du auch mitmachen, wie ein Löwe durch die Arena schreiten oder den Stampfertanz der Elefanten ausprobieren?

Turn up the volume with these rocking and informative books. Learn all about music’s most popular genres like pop, Latin, and country.

À la préhistoire, les humains faisaient déjà de la musique ! Bien plus tard, on a inventé les instruments : à vent, à cordes, les percussions,... Et tout autour du monde, chacun joue à sa façon. Pour tout savoir sur les ses différents styles (du classique au rock) et les instruments dans toute leur diversité.

A boy finds his great grandfather's accordion in the attic and with it the sweet history of klezmer music and the role the old accordion played in Jewish life through the years.

Throbbing disco beats boom at the club. Crowds move to the lively beat of dance pop hits. Fans scream and cheer for teen idols. These are the sounds of pop. After Elvis hit the scene in the 1950s, a distinct youth taste in popular music began to emerge. The sound of pop music has varied greatly in the decades since Elvis, ranging from rock to disco to boy bands to dance pop. But all pop music is defined by catchy melodies and a broad appeal to teens. Find out how it all began.

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.

A guitarist fires off riffs. A drummer pounds out primal rhythms. Fans scream along to a booming chorus. These are the sounds of rock. When rock 'n' roll first shook up young audiences, parents and politicians screamed in protest. But artists soon used the music to make protests of their own. Since rock's birth in the 1950s, its sounds have been blasted from garages to stadiums. The music can be the soundtrack to rebellion, a tool for self-expression, or just a way to bang your head.

Der Spieluhrenmacher Johann Sebastian Draculach verzweifelt: Sämtliche Töne schwirren wild herum, anstatt in der Uhr zu bleiben - dabei wollte er doch nur eine Gutenacht-Spieluhr basteln...

Ces "pièces enfantines" ont été écrites pour le piano par de grands compositeurs, et s'adressent à de jeunes enfants.

Let’s go back thousands of years to the Ice Age and prehistoric times before written history. We hear music coming from inside the prehistoric hut. What do you think is the oldest musical instrument in human history? Did prehistoric people have other musical instruments? Find the answers to these questions and more....

Meet the inventors and innovators who defined American music history. A radio repairman named Leo Fender imagined a solid-body electric guitar. The inventor of 3-D glasses, Laurens Hammond, envisioned an electric organ in every home. And a German carpenter named Steinway immigrated to New York City with the dream of designing the greatest piano in the world.

Welcome to the enchanting world of 'Musical Odyssey: Discovering Music Facts for Kids,' where the power of sound and rhythm comes alive! This journey through the different realms of music is designed to captivate young minds, introducing kids to the magical universe of melodies, harmonies, and the stories behind the tunes and artists they love. As we embark on this rhythmic adventure, we'll explore the basics of music, travel across continents to discover musical traditions, instruments and artists from around the globe.

At twelve years old, Riley B. King borrowed fifteen dollars from his boss to buy a used guitar. Before long, he was playing his music for jubilant crowds all over the world. Blues Boy chronicles B. B. King’s inspiring journey from his childhood in the Jim Crow South to global stardom. It is a compelling biography about the widely known and celebrated American music figure as well as a beautifully illustrated picture book with themes of family, community, history, kindness, empathy, and justice.

Music changes over time, and new artists rise to fame with every generation. Black artists of the past and present have produced hit songs, won Grammy Awards, and written about difficult or challenging topics. Their creative styles have influenced other artists in a variety of genres, including pop, rap, and R&B. Celebrate artists such as Nina Simone, Prince, Aretha Franklin, and Kendrick Lamar who have made notable achievements in music.

An immersive and fun introduction to music history! What is music? Well, music is the sound of people sharing their thoughts and feelings...But when did music start? How can music help people? What is a song? Is music the same all around the world? These are very BIG questions that need exploring, and understanding the answers will help everyone.