Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: A Musician Playing a Lute to a Singing Girl
An image of "A Musician Playing a Lute to a Singing Girl", created by Nicolas Regnier from 1621-22 (Oil on canvas, 97 x 132 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Musicians on a Terrace
An image of "Musicians on a Terrace", created by Leonaert Bramer from 1665-70 (Oil on canvas, 175 x 217 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Musician and Drinkers
An image of "Musician and Drinkers", created by Valentin De Boulogne, c. 1625 (Oil on canvas, 95 x 133 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Musicians in an Interior
An image of "Musicians in an Interior", created by Leonaert Bramer, c. 1660 (Brush and gray ink, gray washes , 372 x 463 mm).
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Jeff Beck
Presents extensive biographical details on heavy rocker and guitarist, Jeff Beck, who has been twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame- first with the Yardbirds in 1992 and as a solo artist in 2009.
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Wynton Marsalis
In addition to information on Wynton Marsalis's latest recordings, this resource contains a biography and liner notes from other recordings. Some short sound clips. Links to other sites as well.
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The Kennedy Center: Dolly Parton
This resource provides extensive information on the life and career of country music star, Dolly Parton. As a singer, songwriter, and actress she has been entertaining people for almost fifty years.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Sean Combs
With this resource, students can discover the story of rapper, record producer, clothing designer, and political activist, Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs, while viewing a photo and reading a biography.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Duke Ellington
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1986 to commemorate famous jazz musician Duke Ellington. Includes a short biographical passage.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Music for Kids: Famous Guitarists
Kids learn about famous guitarist on this site. Some of the best musicians to ever play the guitar.
Curated OER
National Park Service: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park: Sidney Bechet
Discover more about the life of jazz pioneer Sidney Bechet with this well written site. With his colorful personality and unique style, you will appreciate the contributions this musician had toward the development of jazz.
Curated OER
National Park Service: New Orleans Jazz Nat'l Historical Park: Louis Armstrong
A major figure in jazz, Louis Armstrong is considered the father of jazz. Learn about his early days in New Orleans and how he developed into one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time.
Other
Mundo Latino: Seccion De Musica
This is a compilation of links to other sites that feature Hispanic music and artists. It includes a list of musicians, song site links and music portals, and Spanish language radio/television stations.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Lino Gallardo
This page has a brief bibliography of the Venezuelan musician and composer Lino Gallardo.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Vicente Emilio Sojo
This page has a brief bibliography of the Venezuelan musician and composer Vicente Emilio Sojo.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Juan Bautista Plaza
This page has a brief bibliography of the Venezuelan musician and composer Juan Bautista Plaza.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Angel Sauce
This page has a brief bibliography of the Venezuelan musician, director and composer Angel Sauce.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Alberto Williams
This is a brief bibliography of the Spanish composer and musician Alberto Williams.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Juventino Rosas
This page has a brief bibliography of the Mexican musician Juventino Rosas.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Lead Belly
Biography of influential blues musician Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter.
Other
Africlassical: Black History and Classical Music
Africlassical profiles musicians and composers of African descent since the time of Mozart.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Paul Hindemith
Paul Hindemith (1895-1963 CE) a German musician/composer ran away from home at the age of eleven. Luckily he was able to become an accomplished musician. Use this resource to learn more about his life and work, which was banned by...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Louis Armstrong
Offers interesting biographical details on jazz musician, Louis Armstrong, a 1990 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events and essential songs list.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Sonny Rollins
Biographical account of Sonny Rollins, an American jazz musician, a tenor saxophonist who was among the finest improvisers on the instrument to appear since the mid-1950s.
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