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Gr 4-9-While a number of books look at the current popularity of rap music, Haskins focuses on its roots and evolution, giving readers a real sense of how it is part of a long history of social commentary through art. He discusses the place of women in rap, and also how it has transcended its... read more
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rockin' it
african rhythms
soul to hip-hop
toasts, boasts, and snaps
raps and rappers
queendoms of rap
rappin' 'round the world
glamorous things
rappin' on
glossary
bibliography
photo credits
index
Authors & Contributors edit
- James Haskins (Author)
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Original Language: English
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 0786804785
Page Count: 166
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 0786804785
Page Count: 166
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: ML3531.H37 2000
- Dewey: 782.421649
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › Arts & Music › Music › Rap
- Books › Entertainment › Music › Musical Genres › Rap
- Books › Children's Books › Literature
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 9-12
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