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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,...
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.
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.)