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A Listen To Jazz

A Listen To Jazz

A Listen To Jazz

Author: Colleen Hord

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This popular style of music sprang from post-slavery African-American culture, as children of slaves settled in cities.

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Ages: 8-10

Read time: 15-30 mins

AR LEVEL: 5.1

LEXILE©: 850L

Ages: 8-10

Read time: 15-30 mins

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