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Taking on prominent thinkers who argue that music is nothing more than an evolutionary accident, Levitin poses that music is fundamental to our species, perhaps even more so than language. Drawing...
Discover the life of Ella Fitzgerald—a story about finding your voice for kids ages 6 to 9
Ella Fitzgerald was one of the greatest singers of all time. Before she found her voice and changed the world of jazz music, she was a playful girl who wanted to become a dancer. Her life changed when people started noticing her beautiful singing voice, and she was hired as a singer in a famous jazz band. Explore how Ella went from
...This immersive new autobiography provides insight into the early life and illustrious career of the late great Ramsey Lewis, one of the most popular jazz pianists of all time.
Beginning with his childhood growing up in Chicago's Cabrini Green neighborhood, Ramsey Lewis recounts his memories of the music in his parents' church and his early piano lessons. As he learned classical technique, Lewis also absorbed countless jazz records and heard
...Taylor Swift has had her fair share of haters over the years, but even they can’t deny her Eras Tour has been the hottest ticket since it kicked off in March 2023. And while anticipation and speculation went into overdrive, Taylor delivered on the hype with a three-and-a-half-hour concert that spanned her 17-year musical history in cities throughout the United States before taking her tour internationally. Swifties were so excited about
...The Notorious B.I.G. was one of the most charismatic and talented artists of the 1990s. Born Christopher Wallace and raised in Clinton Hill/Bed Stuy, Brooklyn, Biggie lived an almost archetypal rap life: young trouble, drug dealing, guns, prison, a giant hit record, the wealth
..."Accordion Mastery Made Simple: Your Ultimate Guide to Playing the Accordion with Ease"
Welcome to the world of effortless accordion playing! "Accordion Mastery Made Simple" is your one-stop guide to mastering the art of playing the accordion with ease and confidence. Whether you're a beginner just starting out or an intermediate player looking to take your skills to the next level, this book is your essential companion on your musical
Full of feeling and wonder, a child describes all the beautiful shades of blue they feelâfrom a pale winter sky to a bright ocean wave, from deep twilight to the musical bluesâand discovers that one has the power to change oneâs many blues into a song or a poem,...
Foreword by Gladys Knight
Preface by Nick Cannon
Soul Train: The Music, Dance, and Style of a Generation celebrates the television show that was a two-decade cultural phenomenon from the '70s through the '90s, launching the careers of artists such...
When J.K. Rowling’s beloved boy wizard came to the big screen in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, it kicked off a movie franchise that has reaped $7.7 billion at the global box office, and held audiences spellbound through each successive magical film. The power that Harry, his loyal friends Ron and Hermione, and a whole cast of wizards, muggles, witches and creatures have, continues to this day — and now a new TV series is on the
...Since Gene Wilder beguiled us with his scary but sincere chocolatier in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, new interpretations of Roald Dahl’s children’s classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory have emerged to offer us a delicious mix of fable and fantasy. They include Tim Burton’s striking 2005 film, a 2013 Broadway musical and Wonka, an origin story starring Timothée Chalamet that’s due in theaters Dec. 15,
...Discover the life Selena Quintanilla—a story about breaking down barriers in music, for kids ages 6 to 9
Selena Quintanilla was the queen of Tejano music. Before she became a star, Selena was a charismatic young girl who loved singing and performing. She made a lot of sacrifices to become a famous musician, rehearsing her songs and dance moves for hours at a time. Her hard work paid off—she became the first 15-year-old
...16) Kylie Minogue
Little Kylie grew up with her parents and her younger sister, Dannii, in Melbourne, Australia. She loved singing, dancing and spinning around in her room, but she felt shy in front of other people. Her confidence and courage grew as she watched her sister...
Everyone's a movie fan, and to capitalize on the intrigue surrounding the runup to March 10th's Academy Awards, we proudly present the 100 greatest films ever made. We'll tell the stories of the films and the stories behind the films, to help clarify what makes these standout movies worthy of being watched over and over again. We'll also cover great movies that were snubbed, the wild world of film festivals, and a lot more. Grab
...In a chaotic sea of familiar sequels, remakes and movies based on popular toys and video games, a singular, original film from the 1980s sails smoothly into our hearts. The Goonies is a wildly imaginative movie that’s equal parts crime caper, juvenile teen comedy, action-adventure, romance, social statement and family crowd-pleaser. There’s even a jump scare in the reveal of John Matuszak’s Sloth, and all of it is set to a cool pop soundtrack
...Pedro Pascal is everywhere. Even people who have never seen one of his wildly popular shows, The Last of Us and The Mandalorian, are smitten with him and, honestly, it's justifiable. When Latinas Poderosas asked artificial intelligence why the three-time Emmy nominee is so lovable, the computer system noted that he is a talented actor and philanthropist with a wonderful sense of humor, great style and a big heart for his fans. Indeed, humans
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