{"product_id":"9798765119297","title":"Neo-Soul","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGenre: A 33 1\/3 Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eNeo-Soul\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMatthew Allen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMusic \/ Genres \u0026amp; Styles \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn exploration of the musical sub-genre that reshaped contemporary R\u0026amp;B and soul music, this book offers an in-depth look at the roots, evolution, and cultural impact of Neo-Soul\u003c\/b\u003e-\u003cb\u003ea genre that emerged in the mid-1990s and continues to influence artists and listeners alike.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoined by record executive Kedar Massenberg, Neo-soul, characterized by its fusion of classic soul, jazz, hip-hop, and funk elements, is a genre that defies easy categorization. This book traces the genre's origins from the likes of D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, and Lauryn Hill to its continued relevance in the music landscape of today, heard in artists like Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, Victoria Monet, and others. It provides readers with a deep dive into the lives and creative processes of Neo-Soul's pioneers and contemporary torchbearers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough interviews, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and critical analysis, we gain a profound understanding of the genre's unique sonic qualities, its celebration of authenticity, and its role as a cultural force for change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMatthew Allen\u003c\/b\u003e is a Brooklyn-based TV producer, director and award-winning music journalist. He's interviewed the likes of Quincy Jones, Jill Scott, Smokey Robinson and more for publications such as \u003ci\u003eEbony\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Root\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVillage Voice\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWax Poetics\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRevive Music\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSoulhead\u003c\/i\u003e. His video work can be seen on PBS\/All Arts, Brooklyn Free Speech TV and BRIC TV.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 April 2028\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798765119297\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51936259375244,"sku":"9798765119297","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9798765119297","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}