african american singers

Includes the first four Cheetah Girls novels, telling how the five girls met and decided to form a singing group, and following them as their friendship survives a series of ups and downs, and they try to win a record deal.

Tells the life story of singer Marian Anderson, describing her famous 1939 Lincoln Memorial performance and explaining how she helped end segregation in the American arts after being refused the right to perform at Washington's Constitution Hall because of the color of her skin.

Illustrations and text relate the life story of Florence Mills, touching on her family history, and describing her accomplishments as a singer during the Harlem Renaissance.

A biography of the American jazz vocalist who has had a successful singing career for fifty years.

Presents three novels featuring the adventures of the Cheetah Girls, Galleria, Chanel, Dorinda, Anginette, and Aquanette as they struggle to make it in the music industry.

When Fabiola Mays hits the stage, all eyes are on her. She has the looks, the moves, and the voice to be the hottest diva alive. Her talent and sex appeal attracts the attention of the music industry's most influential (and shadiest) mogul, one who will do whatever it takes to get Fabiola into his bed. Too fly to bow down to such sleaze, Fabiola earns herself powerful enemies and an unlikely ally. When Casino, an older gangster battling demons of his own in the music biz and on the streets, crosses her path, they pool their hopes and their assets to fight for a brighter future.

Weaves together the stories of three individuals involved in the music business, Jazmine, who is looking for an escape from her overly protective father; Xavier, a local criminal who is pursuing a career as a rapper and trying establish a relationship with Jazime; and Jazime's best friend Dakota, who wants them both to succeed.

Photographs and text chronicle the career of singer Michael Jackson, discussing his rise to stardom, influence on the music industry, eccentricities, concerts, albums, family life, and untimely death.

Examines the life and career of Michael Jackson and discusses the controversies surrounding the King of Pop.