Curated OER
Lena Horne: Race and the American Artist
Students examine how race played a critical role in Lena Horne's life. They conduct Internet research, participate in a class debate, write a letter, and create a presentation based on their Internet research.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Georgia Music Hall of Fame
Georgia has many musical artists that influenced American music. Read about those that have been inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame or listen to interviews from some of those musical legends.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Lena Horne
PBS profiles American jazz singer and actress Lena Horne's life and music. Includes video.
Other
Famous Singers
Biographical profiles of famous singers in major musical genres. Includes photo and links to snippets of their songs.
Other
Class Act: Lena Horne
Discusses the career of actress and singer Lena Horne; the site provides a brief biography highlighting her life. Included are also links to some of the major films she was in.