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Be a Friend: The Story of African American Music in Song, Words, and Pictures [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Leotha Stanley (Author), Henry Hawkins (Author, Illustrator)
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February 1, 1995 8 and up3 and up
A paperback book with a cassette of 7 songs together in a plastic pack 31 x 24 x 2 cm.

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A charming introduction to this country's rich musical heritage. -- USA Today

A sensitive, well-written, and well-researched introduction to America's genuine classical music: the music of African Americans. -- Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard University, Department of Afro-American Studies

Be A Friend: The Story of African American Music in Song, Words and Pictures describes the story of African American music with original songs, historical information, illustrations and photos, and inspirational messages for children ages 8 and older. Be A Friend is divided into five chapters: spirituals, blues, jazz, gospel, and rap. Leotha Stanley composed and arranged eight songs in the five musical styles. In his songs, he conveys uplifting messages about friendship, honesty and self-respect. An audio cassette accompanies Be A Friend: side one features all eight songs sung by Madison, Wisconsin, elementary school students; side two includes the musical accompaniment only. -- Midwest Book Review

Calling on his obvious skills as a writer... and composer, Stanley...pays tribute to the rich African American musical tradition. -- Publishers Weekly

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  • Paperback: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Zino Pr Childrens Books; Pap/Cas edition (February 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1559331534
  • ISBN-13: 978-1559331531
  • Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #428,809 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great motivational material!, June 11, 1998
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Great songs and music...especially "Brain Power". My students made a real connection with this music. I teach at an inner city school in Tampa, FL. Would love to meet the author. Does he have any other material?
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Educational and Inspiring, February 19, 2000
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I checked out this book/tape from the library for my children just because it looked interesting. I didn't even listen to it, but when they did, they didn't play another tape for three whole weeks! The book has a short history of each kind of music, and the accompanying tape has an original song written in each style. It is well put together and the tunes are catchy. My kids liked it so much I ended up buying one for them, and I have bought three more for birthday gifts for my kids' friends. I would definitely recommend it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars great book for children, February 28, 2010
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Purchased this book and tape for my music class....wonderful resource and the songs are easy and very catchy!
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As far back as we can know, music was almost as much a part of African life as speaking. Read the first page
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blues music
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Leotha Stanley, Musical-Lee Yours, African American, New Orleans
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