Singing for equality : musicians of the Civil Rights era / Diane C. Taylor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Taylor, Diane C., author.

Series:

Civil rights era (Nomad Press)

Civil rights era

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civil rights movements--United States--Songs and music--History and criticism.

Civil rights movements.

Antislavery movements--United States--Songs and music--History and criticism.

Antislavery movements.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (114 pages).

Place of Publication:

White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, [2020]

Summary:

A collective biography about five musicians and groups at the height of their careers, whose passion and talent influenced the Civil Rights Movement. Part of a new series on the Civil Rights Era for ages 12 to 15 from Nomad Press. Singing for Equality: Musicians of the Civil Rights Era introduces readers aged 12 to 15 to the history of the Civil Rights Movement and explores the vital role that music played in the tumultuous period of American history of the 1950s, '60s, and '70s. As protests, demonstrations, rallies, and new laws characterized the Civil Rights Movement and brought about change to the socially unjust systems of racial and gender oppression, music provided a soundtrack. In this book, hands-on projects and research activities alongside essential questions, links to online resources, and text-to-world connections promote a profound understanding of history and offer opportunities for social-emotional learning.

Contents:

Introduction: Feel the beat

Bob Dylan: the times they are a-changin'

Mavis Staples and the Staple Singers: the gospel of the Civil Rights Movement

Sam Cooke: change gonna come

James Brown: Black and proud

Nina Simone: how would it feel to be free?

More musicians for change.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61930-921-1