Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Jackie Wilson
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Jackie Wilson, an American singer who was a pioneering exponent of the fusion of 1950s doo-wop, rock, and blues styles into the soul music of the 1960s.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Mississippi John Hurt
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Mississippi John Hurt, an American country-blues singer and guitarist who first recorded in the late 1920s but whose greatest fame and influence came when he was rediscovered in the early...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Solomon Burke
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Solomon Burke, an American singer whose success in the early 1960s in merging the gospel style of the African American church with rhythm and blues helped to usher in the soul music era.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Songwriters Hall of Fame: Leroy Anderson
Read about Leroy Anderson, a composer who wrote many well-known songs. Includes a brief biography and discography.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: William Glackens
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on William Glackens in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Langston Hughes
This introduction to the life and writing of Langston Hughes profiles the poet who emerged with the Harlem Renaissance to earn "a place amongst the greatest poets America has ever produced."
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Tennessee: Beale Street Historic District
Birthplace of the blues style of music, Beale Street produced significant developments in African-American music and the music of the United States generally. W.C. Handy was a prominent Beale Street figure from when this was a lively...
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Singer Mahalia Jackson Practices With Gospel Legend Thomas A. Dorsey
In Summer 2003, NPR broadcast a special series on the history of American music. This site focus is on the unique traditions in American music including country music, blues, and gospel.
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Bob Wills
In Summer 2003, NPR broadcast a special series on the history of American music. This site focus is on the unique traditions in American music including country music, blues, and gospel.
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Santiago Jimenez Jr.
In Summer 2003, NPR broadcast a special series on the history of American music. This site focus is on the unique traditions in American music including country music, blues, and gospel.
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Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton was inspired by the music of Robert Johnson and his blues recordings. Plenty of audio clips here.
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Detail From 'Me and Mr. Johnson' Cd Cover
Eric Clapton was inspired by the music of Robert Johnson and his blues recordings. Plenty of audio clips here.
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