Music

Presents blues lyrics that chronicle the history of the African-American experience, and includes information about the development of blues music.

An introduction to the life of Marian Anderson, extraordinary singer and civil rights activist, who was the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera, whose life and career encouraged social change.

A biography of Dj Kool Herc, discussing his childhood in Jamaica and New York, and his career as a hip hop DJ.

After moving from Chicago to Grand River, Michigan, fifth grader Yolonda, big and strong for her age, determines to prove that her younger brother is not a slow learner but a true musical genius.

Text and illustrations examine the life of the "King of Rock and Roll" Elvis Presley.

Describes how Benny Goodman and Teddy Wilson came together and became the first black and white jazz band and helped create the style known as swing.

Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on the art and culture of writing in song.

Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on the music style of American pop.

Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on the music style of country music. [electronic resource]

Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on the music style of alternative rock.

Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on the music style of rock and roll.

A factbook on the history of classical music, written for young adults. Presents a history of the form, leading composers and musicians in the form, plus sidebars, quotations, annotated bibliographies, and an index. [electronic resource]

Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on the impact of Rap and Hip-Hop music culture.

Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on impact of music videos. [electronic resource]

Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on the music style of jazz.

Discusses the origins of jazz, famed jazz musicians, musical movements within the genre, and jazz's influence on rock 'n' roll.

A factbook on the range of musical instruments, written for young adults. Explores percussion, woodwinds, brass, strings, and keyboards. Discusses cultural background, history, and the role each instrument has had in music. Annotated bibliographies and a complete index.

Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on the style of rhythm and blues and soul music. [electronic resource]

Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on the music style of the Blues.

Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on the style of Latin music. [electronic resource]

"Facts and first-person accounts highlight some of the most interesting jobs that take place behind the scenes in the music industry. Readers will get a glimpse at what it takes to make it as a songwriter, producer, manager, and more, and find out what goes on behind the glamour"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text explore the music, culture, and history of hip-hop; and discusses artists, fashion, rivalries, and other related topics.

The inside stories of twenty famous musicians are presented in fascinating and humorous detail.

Contains over sixty alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various facets of music, covering acoustics, ballet, chamber music, dance, guitar, jazz, opera, reggae, soloists, and other topics. Includes profiles of performers from each genre.

Photographs and text provide an overview of the music, stars, clothes, contracts, and world of Latin music. Includes a time line, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading.

In the 1950s Matthew befriends an African-American boy who introduces him to a new style of music, and together they start a rock-and-roll band.

Provides a brief introduction to the life and career of actress Selena Gomez, discussing her childhood, family life, television and movie roles, relationships, and charity work.

An unlikely friendship develops between a lonely eleven-year-old boy and the professional basketball star whom he idolizes.

Presents the New York Times bestselling biography of the Beatles, written in a style and format for young readers.

Discusses the childhood, young adulthood, musical career, and death of Jimi Hendrix, considered by many to be the world's greatest rock-and-roll guitarist.

Color photographs and text provide information about the life and career of country music star Brad Paisley.

Color photographs and text provide information about the life and career of country music star Miranda Lambert.

Color photographs and text provide information about the life and career of country music star Tim McGraw.

Profiles the lives of ten rock and roll artists, including Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, Jimi Hendrix, Aretha Franklin, and the Beach Boys.

Containing information on the Fab Four, true stories from the Age of Aquarius present an accurate view of the Beatles and the people, art, architecture, fashion, and literature that made the sixties unique.

Chronicles the life of singer Lady Gaga, discussing her childhood, start in the music business, career successes, controversial lyrics, videos, and antics, charity work, fashion statements, and other related topics.

Examines the life and achievements of Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley, discussing his childhood, career, influences, death, and reputation.

Provides an overview of the life and career of singer Billie Holiday, discussing her childhood, schooling, musical accomplishments, and personal life.

"Read about Demi's early life, how she got started in acting and music, and her future plans"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of the renowned pianist, composer, and band leader who, in his more than fifty-year career, left a deep impression on jazz and popular music.

Presents a brief biography of actress Jennifer Lopez, providing information on her childhood, her education, and her achievements in pop music and film.

In the New York City borough of Queens in 1996, three girls bond over their shared love of Tupac Shakur's music, as together they try to make sense of the unpredictable world in which they live.

Presents a short biography of superstar Beyonce, and chronicles her childhood and early career in music both as a member of "Destiny's Child" and as a solo artist and her hit movies.

Describes the life of the German pianist and composer who made her professional debut at age nine and who devoted her life to music and to her family.

A fascinating, fact-filled book profiles the details of more than 2,500 rock legends' lives and careers and spotlights the key players who changed the course of popular music.

Allegra spends her twelfth summer practicing a Mozart concerto for a violin competition and finding many significant connections in her world.

Presents a biography of rapper Jay-Z focusing on his success in business.

Explores how songs helped strengthen the Civil Rights movement, discusses how churches and other groups created new songs from existing religious and secular music, and includes an audio CD with music by the Chicago Children's Choir.

Chronicles and captures poetically the history, mood, and movement of African American music.

Contains a short biography on the life and career of rapper, Tupac Skakur, from his early life growing up in New York, Maryland, and California and his break into the music industry to his untimely death in 1996 at the age of twenty-five.

Offers a brief overview of the life of country music singer Taylor Swift, discussing her talents and accomplishments.

Examines artists who experienced the Holocaust firsthand and discusses works they produced while they were interned in concentration camps, lived in ghettos or in hiding, or were otherwise persecuted by the Nazis.

Presents an overview of rap music, looking at some of the controversies over the violence, sexism, and prejudice reflected in rap lyrics, and discussing issues of rap and censorship.

Living in San Antonio, Texas, eleven-year-old Alma tries to cope with the drive-by shooting death of her favorite Latina singer, as well as deal with the struggles of her various family members, and finds herself doing something she knows is wrong.

Read to find out what goes on behind the scenes of a music video.

Describes the history and development of jazz music in America from its roots in Africa to the contemporary music scene.

Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on the history of Gospel music. [electronic resource]

An alphabetical introduction to different types of musical instruments, describing their origins and how to play them.

An introduction to the string family of instruments, such as the violin, viola, cello, harp, guitar and their relatives.

Briefly recounts the life of a composer who wrote beautiful sonatas and symphonies despite tragic personal problems.

Examines the lives of the members of One Direction and their success in the music industry.

Simple text and illustrations introduce the life of jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie.

In this twist on "The Nightingale," Little John, despite his own poverty and grief, reaches out to Gayle, an unhappy foster child living next-door who sings beautifully and hides a great secret.

A brief biography of Rihanna, discussing her childhood, how she was discovered, her success as a singer, her struggle being in the media, and more.

"Nikki is in the spotlight. A reality TV crew will follow her and her friends for the whole month of March as they record their hit song together. But will the excitement also cause unexpected problems, now that cameras are everywhere Nikki and her friends go?"--Provided by publisher.