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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of one of the bestselling artists of all time, from her start singing in front of her father's Baptist congregation to being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Author
Publisher
Blue Sky Press
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
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Description
Synopsis: If you have ever been lucky enough to hear great jazz, then you will understand the pure magic of this book. Leo and Diane Dillon use bright colors and musical patterns that make music skip off the page in this toe-tapping homage to many jazz greats. From Miles Davis and Charlie Parker to Ella Fitzgerald, here is a dream team sure to knock your socks off. Learn about this popular music form and read a biography of each player pictured-and...
8) Kanye West
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest Publishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of Kanye West, the rap musician.
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Imagine a world in which gospel, the blues, jazz, R & B, and rock 'n' roll didn't exist. These indigenous American musical forms are the product of, and a moving expression of the African American experience. Musical geniuses and innovators like Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, B.B. King, and Jimi Hendrix turned individual and collective histories of suffering and injustice into soul-stirring, monumental art that shattered boundaries,...
13) Ludacris
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest Publishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Examines the life and career of rapper Ludacris.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Aretha Franklin was a legendary singer and activist. Her music helped shape the civil rights movement and inspired many people. Aretha Franklin: Legendary Singer explores her life and legacy. Includes infographics and glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
15) Dr. Dre
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest Publishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Biography of Dr. Dre, a rap musician, and rap producer.
16) Louis Armstrong
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
[1989]
Language
English
Description
A biography of the famous trumpeter who was one of the first great improvisers in jazz history. The story of the black musician who rose from poverty in New Orleans to the heights of the jazz world. One of America's most beloved entertainers, Louis Armstrong revolutionized jazz and helped establish it as the nation's first highly popular black art form.
17) Notorious B.I.G
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest Publishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of the rap musician, Notorious B.I.G., his life and death.
19) Jay-Z
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the life and career of rap artist Jay-Z.
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Lil Uzi Vert, covering his early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes. With striking photographs and thought-provoking sidebars, the book discusses Lil Uzi Vert's unconventional music, high-energy performances, and musical collaborations. Features include a timeline, glossary, online resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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