ch. 1. Mississippi music -- ch. 2. Blues pioneers -- ch. 3. Jazz greats -- ch. 4. Dazzling dancers -- ch. 5. The American negro theatre.
Summary
This book discusses the contributions that African Americans have made to gospel, the blues, jazz, R&B, and rock 'n' roll music, and how those contributions helped to shatter boundaries, shift perceptions, and contribute to progress in civil rights.