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Soul and R&B
Author(s): Peter Shapiro

ISBN: 1843532646

444 pages – Two-color illustrated throughout

First Edition

Published:
UK: August 2006
US: September 2006

U.K. £15.99
U.S. $24.99
CAN $34.99
Soul and R&B
The Rough Guide to Soul and R&B is the definitive guide to the genre's greatest singers, musicians, songwriters and record labels, encapsulating the entire history of soul music from gospel and doo-wop, through funk and disco, to hip-hop and R&B.
• Detailed profiles of more than 300 artists, from such legends as Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and Sam Cooke to contemporary stars like Prince, Mary J. Blige and Destiny's Child.
• Critical reviews of hundreds of landmark albums, including James Brown's Live At The Apollo, Missy Elliott's Supa Dupa Fly and Marvin Gaye's What's Going On.
• Ultimate playlists for key performers and sub-genres so you can download the very best straight to your iPod or MP3 player.
• Unforgettable photos from top music photographers and picture libraries, plus classic album covers.

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