But even with all the proof, some people still don’t consider Black music as authentic music. Hip-hop is a global influence that started with Black and Latine kids from inner cities. Arguably, you can draw a lot of similarities between hip-hop, disco and jazz — all American phenomena pioneered by Black musicians. Even with that working knowledge, as a reader and music lover, I would love to see more books about the lives of hip-hop and R&B sensations. So, I figured there was no time like now. I’ve gathered a handful of books about BIPOC musicians from several musical genres (both fiction and non-fiction) for you to enjoy.
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