This study explores the relationship between the music business and African-American culture. Starting from the fact that, despite the enormous amounts of money generated by the huge sales of African-American music, no major record companies in the US are black-owned, Kelley explores the ins and outs of everything from marketing to audience, all the while following the twisted path along which the money travels. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.