african american singers

The story of five teenager girls who form a singing group and struggle for success.

Text and accompanying photographs present a biography of the African-American singer who has triumphed over poverty, blindness, racism, and, drug addiction to become one of the most highly acclaimed musicians.

Presents a brief biography of Aretha Franklin, African-American soul and gospel singer, best known for her song "Respect, " and includes information on her early life, her musical accomplishments, and her legacy. Includes time line.

Tells the life story of singer James Brown, describing his childhood, his achievements, and his legacy.

A brief biography of former child actress and singer, Raven Symone, that chronicles her life and successful career, as well as her awards and achievements.

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.

A biography of the renowned soprano who helped break the color barrier in professional opera during the 1960s.

A biography of the famous opera singer who overcame prejudices to become the first African-American to sing a featured role with the New York Metropolitan Opera Company and who later served as a delegate to the United Nations.

Examines the lives of more than ten African-American entertainers, including Josephine Baker, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Spike Lee,and discusses the obstacles they each overcame on the road to success.