Music

by Angela Shelf Medearis and Michael R Medearis

Published 1 March 1997
Discusses the evolution of African-American music from its roots in the rhythms and instruments from Africa through the development of the blues, gospel, and soul to modern rock and rap.

Cooking

by Angela Shelf Medearis and Michael Medearis

Published 1 October 1997
Introduces the influence of African-based foods, cooking techniques, and traditions to American culinary history.

Music/Dance

by Angela Shelf Medearis

Published 1 April 1997

Dance

by Angela Shelf Medearis and Michael R Medearis

Published 9 December 1997
Explores the dance traditions of African Americans, from their origins in the expressive dances that the slaves brought from Africa through the development of jazz and tap to modern dance and ballet.