singers

A biography of legendary jazz singer, Ella Fitzgerald, that chronicles her troubled childhood in Harlem, and the events that catapulted her to fame.

A collective biography of ten outstanding female singers of popular music in the twentieth century.

Chronicles the history of the Jamaican reggae band Bob Marley and the Wailers, discussing Bob Marley's early life, the band's formation, its successes and struggles, Rastafarianism, and Bob's early death.

Explores the life and achievements of Missy Elliott, discussing her childhood, family, rise to fame, role as a popular culture icon, and influence on the hip-hop industry. Includes a discography, a filmography, a chronology, a time line, a glossary, a bibliography, and suggestions for further reading.

The author traces her childhood, years at Juilliard, and struggles to establish herself as a singer as well as the importance of discipline and technique and knowing how to balance a personal life and professional career.

Presents a biography of Nina Simone, discussing her early life as a musical prodigy, her careers as a pianist and singer, her work as a civil rights activist, her move to Europe, and her later performing years.

Collects thirty-one interviews with singer-songwriter Bob Dylan spanning 1962-2004, including radio interviews, his six major interviews for "Rolling Stone," and interviews from the "New York Times," "Los Angeles Times," "Playboy," and several other publications.

Janie was four years old when she nearly drowned due to her mother's neglect. Through an unhappy foster home experience, and years of feeling that she is unwanted, she keeps alive her dream of someday being a famous singer.

A biography of the popular singer, who became blind as a young boy.

Traces the life of the international salsa singing star from his early life in Panama through his career as a musician and actor and his unsuccessful run for the presidency of his home country.