Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Ray Charles (1930 2004)
Brush up on the life of legendary soul musician, Ray Charles, who was declared legally blind at age seven and because of this wore dark glasses that would become his trademark. The song most associated with him, "Georgia on My Mind",...
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Billy Eckstine
Learn of the historical contributions of jazz musician, band leader, and Pennsylvania native, Billy Eckstine in this succinct biography.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Chuck Berry
Presents comprehensive biographical details on rock musician and legend Chuck Berry, a 1986 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events and essential songs list.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: James Brown
Biographical details on soul musician James Brown, a 1986 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline and key songs.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Ray Charles
PBS presents a biography of the "Father of soul," Ray Charles. He was an internationally famed musician, combining jazz, country, gospel, soul, and R&B in a way that was truly unique.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Brief History of Jazz!
A lesson plan that helps learners explore the roots of jazz music and some of the important jazz musicians in history.
Other
Al Jadid Magazine: Remembering Farid Al Atrash
This biography of Arab musician and composer Farid al-Atrash discusses both his personal and musical lives and argues for his recognition as one of the most important contemporary Arab musicians.
Other
Benny Goodman: The Official Website of the King of Swing
Read comprehensive biographical information about Benny Goodman, including achievements, discography, and facts about his life and career as a jazz musician.
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Benny Goodman, King of Swing
Access an article in the "New York Times" from June 14, 1986, announcing the death of jazz musician, Benny Goodman.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Wilson Pickett
Learn interesting biographical details on Sixties soul musician, Wilson Pickett, a 1991 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events and essential songs list.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Bob Seger
Explore interesting biographical details on Midwest rock and roll musician, Bob Seger, a 2004 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Miles Davis
Biographical details on jazz musician Miles Davis, a 2006 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline and key songs.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Agustin Barrios Mangore
This page has a brief bibliography of the Paraguayan musician Agustin Barrios Mangore.
PBS
Pbs: American Roots Music: Lesson Three: Gospel Music Meets a Wide Audience
The third lesson deals with the emergence of gospel as a form of popular music among a general public. Gospel is a musical genre with roots in the African American church, particularly in the South. Between the 1940s and the 1960s,...
Curated OER
New York Philharmonic: Kid Zone! Images: African Musicians
Cartoon illustration of the African musicians.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Jazz and Ww Ii: A Rally to Resistance, a Catalyst for Victory
Lesson plan that teaches the roles that jazz music and jazz musicians played in the war effort and that demonstrates the effect that the war had on jazz in America.
PBS
Pbs: Independent Lens: Life, Music, Photos of M. Hinton
Jazz bassist Milt Hinton is also known for the many photographs he has taken of legendary musicians. This site by PBS provides a biography, music samples and some of the pictures taken by this talented man.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Curtis Mayfield (1942 1999)
Read biographical facts on the great soul musician and songwriter, Curtis Mayfield who was once a member of the group called the "Impressions".
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Robbie Robertson
Here is an article on Jaime Robert Robertson, a Canadian musician, a member of The Band. Looks at his early life, career, recordings, and film work.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Enrique Granados
A brief biography, and a list of works by the Spanish musician, Enrique Granados.
Tennessee History For Kids
Tennessee History for Kids: Bessie Smith
Often known as the "Empress of the Blues," Bessie Smith influenced entire generations of blues, jazz, and rock musicians and was the highest-paid black entertainer of her time. This website will provide more information about Smith's...
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Canadian Music and the World
Become acquainted with famous Canadian musicians and learn how Canada has contributed to the World Music scene. Highlighted are the music scenes in Quebec and the Canadian Maritimes both of which have a unique musical culture.
Merna A Forster
Heroines: Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell is one of Canada's most prolific Canadian musicians. Her life and career are profiled here, with LOTS of links for further study.
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Woody Guthrie: The People's Troubador
The story of Woody Guthrie, the folk musician who wrote the score for the 1930s and the Great Depression.
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