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Celebrate Black History Month with these recommended titles by, for and about African Americans.
All of these library materials are owned by the Metropolitan Library System. Log on to CyberMars with your library card to reserve any titles that interest you, or ask a librarian for assistance.
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Graduation
Kanye West (Roc-A-Fella Records / Island Def Jam Music Group, c2007)
Shelf Number: RAP/WES/COMPACT/DISC
This is the third in Kanye West’s series of ground breaking albums, and as usual, West delivers witty, smart, and sometimes absurd rhymes. Hits include the single Stronger. |
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His Best
Little Walter (MCA Records, c1997)
Shelf Number: BLUES/LIT/COMPACT/DISC
His innovative style of blues harmonica technique earned Little Walter a place as one of blues music greats. This collection contains many of his recordings that changed the sound and style of blues harmonica forever. |
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His Best
Sonny Boy Williamson (MCA Records, c1997)
Shelf Number: BLUES/WIL/COMPACT/DISC
The definitive collection is some of Sonny Boy Williamson's finest work from his time at Chess Records, which is widely considered to be his most artistically productive period. |
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin (Rhino Records, c1995)
Shelf Number: R&B/FRA/COMPACT/DISC
Aretha's Franklin's is soul music’s premier female artist and this album makes that clear. Lady Soul captures a performer at the peak of her power, restating her ability to take material and make it uniquely her own. |
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Once Again
John Legend (Sony BMG Music Entertainment, c2006)
Shelf Number: R&B/LEG/COMPACT/DISC
The R&B music of John Legend is understated, subtle, and textured, and this album is a true soul record. The Grammy winning performer was named best new artist in 2006. |
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