singers

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singers

Marian Anderson

2010
A biography of African-American concert singer Marian Anderson, discussing her happy childhood in Philadelphia, her early involvement with music, her attempts to perfect her art, her European success, the discrimination she encountered in the U.S., and the impact of her fame on racism.

Kathleen Battle

American soprano
2010
A brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of American soprano Kathleen Battle that covers her childhood, education, early career, and achievements in opera houses throughout the world. Includes a time line.

Leontyne Price

first lady of opera
2010
A brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of opera singer Leontyne Price that covers her childhood, early career, and achievements in opera houses throughout the world. Includes a time line.

Elizabeth's song

2002
A fictionalized account of how an eleven-year-old girl, Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten, saved to buy her first guitar and composed the popular folksong "Freight Train.".

Hey, ho, Hollywood!

1999
The Cheetah Girls try to get a recording contract in Hollywood for one of their songs.

Dorinda's secret

2000
Dorinda tries to keep the existence of her white sister a secret from the other Cheetah Girls.

Usher

2013
Profiles the personal life and professional music career of Usher.

Usher

2013
A brief biography of hip-hop singer Usher.

Elvis Presley

the king
1993
Examines the childhood, musical career, films, family life, and legacy of the rock star Elvis Presley.

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