Feel the rhythm as you uncover 101 inspiring facts about R&B music.
Did you know:
- That the bestselling album in Japanese music history is an R&B album
- How a gunshot injury helped shape Timbaland's signature sound
- From race to records, colour divided R&B history
- How a K-pop tribute to Bruno Mars became an international controversy
- That the "Godmother of British Blues" was an Irish woman
- That global R&B is being redefined by third culture kids
R&B has become one of the fastest-growing genres in the world. Its history is a heartbeat of social change, resistance, and creative innovation. Today, its evolution epitomizes globalization and diversity, celebrating cultural hybridity, genre blending, and sonic reinvention.
In 101 Fascinating R&B Facts, Dr. Amara Pope-Sanfilippo shares never-before-told stories and exclusive fun facts uncovered through her original research and personal interviews with international artists, producers, executives, and fans. Through humour, history, and heartfelt storytelling, this book celebrates R&B's creativity, resilience, and global reach - inviting readers to discover the fascinating facts behind the sound that moves the world.
Autorentext
Amara Pope-Sanfilippo is a TEDx speaker, Media Studies Ph.D., and award-winning marketer with over a decade of experience in branding and communications. Featured on NBC, Billboard, and iHeartRadio, she bridges academia and industry, exploring how identity shapes digital storytelling. She lives in Cambridge, Ontario.
Titel
101 Fascinating R&B Facts
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9781459758384
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E-Book (epub)
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Veröffentlichung
30.06.2026
Digitaler Kopierschutz
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225
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