women musicians

". . . profiles 26 . . . women musicians who collectively span over 1,000 years of music and represent a diversity of cultures, races, professions, and abilities"--OCLC.

"As the contest to perform at Future World Fes draws near, pressure mounts from all sides for the members of Roselia -- the rigorous practice they need to do everyday to stay sharp, family tensions running high, and on top of everything else, a shocking development fotr Yukina. When a professional record label approaches her to sign a solo deal, Yukina finds herself facing an impossibly heavy choice. Should she take the shortest path to achieving her dreams, even if it means leaving her band members in the dust? Or should she risk it all, staking her future on the ragtag group of amaetur musicians she might actually be willing to call her friends?"--Back cover.

"From the effects of fame on family and vice versa to motherhood and drugs, sex, and romance, Lisa Robinson has discussed every taboo topic with nearly every significant living female artist to pass through the pages of Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair. Here, her interviews with and observations of fabulous female pop and rock stars, from Tina Turner and Alanis Morrissette to Rihanna, show how these powerhouse women, all with vastly different life experiences, fell in love with music, seized their ambitions, and changed pop culture. Grouped by topic, ranging from hair and makeup to sexual and emotional abuse, Robinson's interviews reveal each individual artist's sense of humor, private hopes, and personal devastations-along with the grit and fire that brought each woman to the stage in the first place and empowered her to leave her mark on the world"--Provided by publisher.

At the start of the second term, the girls of the Pop Music Club start working on their performance for the upcoming school festival, but their rehearsal time is undermined when Ritsu and Mio are selected for the lead roles in the class production of "Romeo and Juliet.".

Azusa decides it is time for the girls of the Pop Music Club to do another performance, but Mio will have to get over her stage fright if Afterschool Tea Time has any hope of success. Azusa suggests a part time job at a maid cafe might help Mio overcome her shyness.

"The classic love triangle of Archie, Betty & Veronica gets rocked like never before when Valerie, from Josie and the Pussycats, moves into town! But Archie and Valerie aren't the only ones making a love connection. Get ready to get down for a real rock 'n' roll romance!" -- page [4] of cover.

"A celebration of the evolution, influence, and power of women in popular music. From Bessie Smith to Taylor Swift, women have played an essential and undeniable role in the evolution of modern music including blues, rock and roll, country, folk, glam rock, punk, and hip hop. In a world once traditionally dominated by male artists, women have a stronger influence on music than ever before, yet remain woefully under-represented and unappreciated in the musical canon. This book is a tribute to the female artists who have always defined and continue to make indelible contributions to popular music"--OCLC.

China Anne McClain started singing and acting from a young age. A talented musician, who with her sisters formed the pop group McClain, China has also appeared in major motion pictures as well popular television shows. In 2014, she won an Image Award for her work as a young African American actress. Through simple text and colorful photos, readers will be enthralled by McClain s success story. A Words to Know section in the beginning of the text helps students learn new vocabulary, and direct quotations allow readers to relate to the young star on a deeper level. "Did You Know?" Fun Fact Boxes, Bibliography, Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Timelines, Websites, Chapter Notes.

"Introduces readers to some of the most influential women in the music industry, including Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles the personal and professional life and career of country music singer, Taylor Swift, describing her childhood and rise in the entertainment industry.