Overview
A joyful, vibrant look at the evolution of R&B music - told through the stories of ten female stars.
Featuring musical icons Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, R&B legends Mary J Blige, Aaliyah and Ashanti, and current icons SZA and H.E.R., Queens of R&B is an electrifying must-read for R&B enthusiasts.
This joyful book explores the genre’s journey – from 1940s rhythm and blues, through funk, soul and hip-hip – and its explosion in the 1990s – to the R&B we know and love today. Featuring complementary playlists alongside detailed profiles of ten female trailblazers, this bold book is fully illustrated throughout.
Queens of... series
Packed with iconic images, cultural history and playlists, The Queens of... series is a celebration of influential music genres and the female pioneers that defined them.
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