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"Drawing on a vast amount of new material that has surfaced in the last decade, ... jazz writer John Szwed considers how [Holiday's] life inflected her art, her influences, her uncanny voice and rhythmic genius, a number of her signature songs, and her legacy"--Amazon.com.
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"From jazz and blues, hip hop and R&B, pop, punk, and opera, Black women have made major contributions to the history and formation of musical genres for more than a century. In this fully illustrated middle grade anthology, 50 strong, empowering, and inspiring Black women singers' bios will teach kids to follow their dreams, to think outside the box, and to push the boundaries of what's expected. Written by music writer and journalist Jordannah Elizabeth...
25) Ella Fitzgerald
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Presents information about Ella Fitzgerald, from her youth mired in tragedy to her rise to stardom as one of the top jazz singers of all time.
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With evocative black-and-white illustrations and moving prose, readers are introduced to Nina Simone, jazz-music legend and civil-rights activist. Shared as a lullaby to her daughter, a soulful song recounts Simone's career, the trials she faced as an African American woman, and the stand she took during the Civil Rights Movement. This poignant picture book offers a melodic tale that is both a historic account of an iconic figure and an extraordinary...
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Whitney Houston was one of the greatest singers of all time. She still holds a spot in the Guinness World Records for the most awarded femal artist ever. This documentary brings you the life and times of the legend, from her birth in 1963, all the way through to her untimely death in 2012.
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Speaking out for the first time, Spears offers a rarely glimpsed view of herself and her family--including celebrity daughters Britney and Jamie Lynn, son Bryan, and ex-husband Jamie. Candid and touching, the stories show the heart of a mother who struggles to keep faith through life's twists and turns.
33) Rihanna
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Highlights the life and achievements of the hip-hop artist who is known for her upbeat songs and unique sense of style.
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We pay tribute to one of the most gripping rags to riches stories ever told. Whitney Elizabeth Houston first showed the vocal range and star quality that would soon make her a legend in the music world. We talk to those who knew her as 'Nippy,' retrace her steps to stardom and revisit some of her most stunning performances. Whitney Houston was so much more than a performer she was blessing for all who were touched by her gentle soul and kind spirit....
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"More than anyone else in pop music, Britney Spears has experienced ups and downs in her career. Since the one-time Mouseketeer hit the top of the charts, she has graced the cover of millions of magazines, set records with her album sales and lived a dramatic, highly-publicized personal life. Britney Spears: Princess of Pop chronicles the singer's tumultuous career including rocky relationships, paparazzi nightmares and a very public meltdown. But...
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"The double DVD set contains two separate films about Katy Perry. The first of these is the classic Katy documentary The girl who ran away ... complimented by a brand new and otherwise unavailable film, Katy Perry - in her own words which features numerous filmed interviews with Katy from across her career to date"--Container.