Be a Friend: The Story of African American Music in Song, Words, and Pictures

Be a Friend takes readers on a musical/historical journey through some of the most important music ever written. The book includes a history of African American music, beginning with its roots in Africa and slavery and covering five musical spirituals, blues, jazz, gospel, and rap. And it features eight songs composed and arranged by author Leotha Stanley. The sheet music for all the songs is featured in the book.