Music library (Lucent)

Provides information on the changes that have taken place in classical music from Medieval times to the present including biographical information on several famous classical composers.

Drums, quitars, flutes, trumpets, and pianos have been bringing joy to people for centuries. Lucent's The Instruments of Music is an enjoyable and comprehensive exploration of percussion, woodwinds, brass, strings, and keyboards that includes history, cultural background, and the place of individual instrument in music from classical orchestra to rock and roll.

Examines the history and development of Latin music, from its ancient roots in the Aztecs and Incas to the diverse influences of musical traditions in Brazil, the Caribbean and Mexico. Includes photographs, musician profiles and suggested readings.

Hip-hop culture includes rapping, DJing, graffiti art and b-boying, also known as break dancing. The History of Rap and Hip-Hop chronicles the evolution of hip-hop culture and focuses on its most significant segment, rap.

Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on the music style of jazz.

Explores the origin and history of R&B and soul music, discussing the contributions and influences of singers like Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin.