The Music Library (series). Detroit: Lucent, 2014. 112p.-136p. $37.45 ea. Gr. 7 and up.

            Kallan, Stuart A. The History of R&B and Soul Music. 978-1-4205-0899-4.

            MacKay, Jenny. The Art of Songwriting. 978-1-4205-0943-4.

            Woog, Adam. The History of Gospel Music. 978-1-4205-0945-8.

Lucent adds more titles to their popular non-fiction series The Music Library with the addition of these three titles.  Books in the Music Library series focus on the history of various popular musical genres, as well as music-related topics like songwriting and instruments.  Included in each title is extensive historical background about each topic, as well as sidebars that profile notable performers, composers, musical institutions, music sub-genres, etc.  In addition, each book contains a list of recommended albums/songs that exemplify the topic being presented.  Additional recommended readings and websites are also included.  The text is clearly written and easy to understand.  Recommend to casual readers with an interest in music as well as researchers.

700s (various); Music           Elizabeth Henry, Lampeter-Strasburg HS/MS