Duke Ellington (African-American Biographies (Enslow))
by Carin T Ford
Paul Robeson (Great African Americans)
by Patricia C McKissack McKissack
African American Musicians (Major Black Contributions from Emancipat) (Major Black Contributions from Emancipation to Civil Rights)
by Claudette Hegel
African Americans—famous and anonymous alike—have helped shape popular musical genres ranging from jazz and blues to rock 'n' roll and rap. This book provides a vivid account of that process, beginning with the work songs and spirituals of slaves and continuing up to the present. African-American Musicians tells the stories of figures such as bluesman Robert Johnson, whose guitar playing was so extraordinary that people said he must have made a deal with the devil; jazz great Duke Ellington, con...
Usher is one of music's biggest stars. He's won awards and sold millions of albums. Not only is he working on his own music, but he's also bringing other artists to the world. Usher made Justin Bieber a star after seeing the young singer on YouTube. Usher's such a big star he can make others famous! Usher tells the story of how Usher became the star fans know today. Read about how Usher went from singing in church to singing at sold-out shows. Learn about how Usher has found success in music and...
After making a name for himself as a YouTube sensation, Austin Mahone is ready for the big time. Readers will find out how Austin built up a loyal audience of "Mahomies" all around the world by interacting with his fans online. They will also learn about his collaborations with huge stars such as Pitbull and Flo Rida and the incredible success of his debut EP, The Secret.
The Beatles Were Fab (and They Were Funny)
by Kathleen Krull and Paul Brewer
From signing with LaFace Records to his whopping eight Grammy nominations, Usher hasn't stopped surprising the world with his musical talent. With millions of albums sold and countless number one hits, Usher is a true star of the R&B and hip hop music world. In the book, Usher, fans can find out everything they want and need to know about the hottest, most popular singer currently in the charts.
The author/illustrator of the highly successful Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series lends his creative talents to another fun, informative series, this one featuring world-famous composers.
Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? (Who Was...?) ()
by Yona Zeldis McDonough
Born in Austria in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his first piece of music, a minuet, when he was just five years old! Soon after, he was performing for kings and emperors. Although he died at the young age of thirty-five, Mozart left a legacy of more than 600 works. This fascinating biography charts the musician's extraordinary career and personal life while painting a vivid cultural history of eighteenth-century Europe. Black-and-white illustrations on every spread explore such topics...