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Race Music: Black Cultures from Bebop to Hip-Hop (Music of the African Diaspora)

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Race Music is a wonderful example of music scholarship. Ramsey's work provides a rigourous, fresh, and inciteful look into African American Music. Unlike many music scholars who unsuccessfully negotiate the academic and popualar terrains simultaneously, Ramsey presents an unflinchingly academic book in a way that allows the lay public access into his wonderful world of idas. A must read!!!!

I, personally, find this book as THE reference book in studying the journey of our music through different eras. You cannot find a more comprehensive in-depth study of the music of our soul, thoroughly executed and written, even to the point it literally takes you through the time tunnel and puts you at the very feet of the pioneers of "race music." Dr. Ramsey's book is so well-written, that musicians and music listeners alike can relate to the experiences described in various chapters. He is "on point," hitting controversial subjects regarding race music "head-on!" A must-have in your collection! I've had my copy for over 3 years, and I'm still getting nuggets out of it!!! Gotta get your own copy - can't have mine!!! Good reading!

Race music is a wonderful addition to our library collection. I highly recommend for any study in african-american history. The book arrived in perfect condition!