Wonderscape
The Evolution of Jazz: America's Musical Art Form
Explore the rich history of jazz, a uniquely American genre that blends spirituals, gospel, ragtime, and blues into a dynamic, improvisational art form. Learn how jazz evolved from its early days in New Orleans to global popularity, with...
Poetry Foundation
Analicia Sotelo reads "My Story in a Late Style of Fire"
Analicia Sotelo reads "My Story in a Late Style of Fire", a poem by Larry Levis.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Who Was? Billie Holiday
Learn more about the life and career of jazz singer Billie Holiday.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
How Accurate Is...? The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Learn about how the life of the real Billie Holiday compares with how it is depicted in the movie The United States vs. Billie Holiday.
Getty Images
INTERVIEW - Audra McDonald - 2014 Tony Awards
INTERVIEW - Audra McDonald: Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill On how this is like prom. On a bit of pressure but says it's not like she is an athlete like Shani Davis who can train to prepare at 2014 Tony Awards at Radio City Music...
Curated Video
U.S. First lady Michelle Obama lauded poet, Maya Angelou as the first person who let her know she could be a strong and smart black woman, joining other famous admirers, family and friends in a private memorial service Saturday. (June 7)
US First lady Michelle Obama lauded poet, orator and sage Maya Angelou as the first person who let her know she could be a strong and smart black woman, joining other famous admirers and friends in a private memorial service Saturday...
Curated Video
Ronald Reagan is back but this time as a hologram
A smiling Ronald Reagan waves to a crowd from aboard a rail car during a 1984 campaign stop in a new hologram revealed Wednesday at the late president's namesake library in Southern California.
Curated Video
Ronald Reagan is back, but this time as a hologram
A smiling Ronald Reagan waves to a crowd from aboard a rail car during a 1984 campaign stop in a new hologram revealed Wednesday at the late president's namesake library in Southern California.
Curated Video
Marianne Faithfull on her young friends, her past and her drugs advice
NB: Clips of music videos have split track audio
1. Clip video - 'Sex With Strangers', Marianne Faithfull
2. B-Roll Beck - Reading Festival, UK 26/8/00
3. B-Roll Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) New York, March 1997
4. Clip Video - 'This...
Curated Video
Quincy Jones named Grammy's official ambassador
HEADLINE:Quincy Jones named Grammy's official ambassador
CAPTION:Quincy Jones was named official ambassador to the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. The ceremony takes place Sunday, February 10, 2008 at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles.(May 9)...
Curated Video
Backstage reaction from MTV Europe Music Awards
AP Entertainment
Munich, Germany - 1 November, 2007
1. MS Tokio Hotel photocall
2. CU MTV Award
3. SOUNDBITE (German) Tokio Hotel:
"We should retire now at our age, because in principal it can't get any better- everything is just perfect...
Curated Video
Galliano blends androgynous tailoring with Hollywood glamour
music on catwalks not cleared for use. replace with your own clearable music
AP Entertainment
Paris, 1t October 2007
1. b-roll arrivals
2. Kanye West arrving at show
3. b-roll Sting arriving
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Trudie Styler:
"Yes I...
Curated Video
Preview to jazz memorabilia auction
1. Wide shot jazz items for auction
2. Dizzy Gillespie trumpet
3. Benny Goodman clarinet
4. Charlie Parker saxophone
5. SOUNDBITE: (English) Arlan Ettinger, president of Guernsey's auctioneers:
"So, how do you estimate this? You bring it...
Curated Video
Janet Jackson dominated the conversation of those arriving at the Grammy Awards in LA today
APTN LA 9th February 2004
1. Wide shot of Grammy banner, pan to Los Angeles cityscape.
2. Wide shot of Staples Center, pan to shot of camera crews.
3. Close up of Grammy logo, pan to wall of logos.
4. Wide shot of country singer Randy...
Curated Video
Celebrities react to Houston death
Clive Davis first introduced Whitney Houston to the music industry more than two decades ago at his annual pre-Grammy party.
On Saturday night, hours after the 48-year-old star's death at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Davis memorialized her...
Curated Video
Big Night at The Apollo
1. Ext pan, Apollo marquis
2. Setup shot Howie Dorough on red carpet
3. Soundbite: Howie Dorough, Backstreet Boys (English) - "It's my first time here at the Apollo, it's definitely an honor to be here. I watch A Night at The Apollo as a...
Curated Video
2021 Oscar Category Nominations Announced
The pandemic has changed the way the Oscars will go on as well as which films can be considered.
Internet Multicasting Service
Internet Multicasting Service: What Is Jazz?
A series of downloadable lectures about jazz, "America's classical music," by Dr. Billy Taylor, provides information on the origins and fundamentals of Jazz Music. Links to select an artist, style,or jazz geography.
A&E Television
Biography: Singers
An extensive collection of video biographies of popular singers, present and past, from all musical genres. Each article includes its citation in several formats. (Note: Some entries have 'Singer' in their names but are not actual singers.)