african american singers

Lavishly illustrated tribute to Michael Jackson.

Self-portrait of the African American singer and actress who grew up in Detroit and rose to fame as a member of the Supremes.

Chronicles the life of blues singer Ma Rainey and includes a textual analysis of her songs.

This book provides an introduction to the life of Marian Anderson, extraordinary singer and civil rights activist, whose life and career encouraged social change.

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.

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

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

Contains photographs and profiles of seventeen of the world's best known female rhythm and blues vocalists, including Dionne Warwick, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Esther Phillips, Doris Troy, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Millie Jackson, Natalie Cole, Phyllis Hyman, Roberta Flack, Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, and Toni Braxton; based on the author's personal relationships with the women featured.