An in-depth page covering the nature, training, qualifications, and working conditions of musicians.

An image of "The Courted Singer", created by Giuseppe Maria Crespi during the 1700's (Oil on canvas, 58 x 46 cm).

An image of "The Impassioned Singer", created by Giorgione, c. 1510 (Oil on canvas, 102 x 78 cm).

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica's Guide to Black History features the Soul Stirrers, an American gospel group who were one of the first male quintets and one of the most enduring male groups. Several singers emerged from the...

View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2005 to commemorate classical singer Marian Anderson. With a short passage on her awards and international singing career.

The Smithsonian offers a brief description of Isaac Singer's sewing machine, along with a picture and patent information.

Summarizes the life and career of Luther Vandross, an American soul and pop singer, songwriter, and producer whose widespread popularity and reputation as a consummate stylist began in the early 1980s.

Brief biography of famous singer and Grammy winner Ella Fitzgerald.

The history of the sewing machine dates back to 1755. This page describes the breakthroughs, ending with Singer's design in 1851. Links to sites about sewing machines.

This site has a brief bibliography of the Argentine singer, Carlos Gadel, who is one of the most prominent figures in the history of tango.

This site from the John Singer Sargent Virtual Gallery contains an image of Sargent's watercolor painting of Madame Gautreau, also known as Madame X. Only the painting, no information provided, but a great picture of the painting.

Disco era singer Donna Summer is featured on this website. Included is a biography, sound clips and pictures of her.

Discusses the career of actress and singer Lena Horne; the site provides a brief biography highlighting her life. Included are also links to some of the major films she was in.

Two poems, "Monarch Butterfly" by Marilyn Singer and "The Caterpillar" by Christina Rossetti.

This site gives some background information on folk singers who are in concert in Wilmington, Delaware, and also gives a backround of their organization.

Learn about singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell at this site which includes a biography, a discography, and an audio clip.

Read a brief biography about country singer and songwriter Hank Williams. This site also has a list of the songs he has written as well as an audio clip of his most famous song "Your Cheatin' Heart".

Known as the "Empress of the Blues", Bessie Smith was one of the greatest blues singers. Read a brief biography of her career as well as view a video performance of her singing with the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra with this resource.

This website from the John Singer Sargent Virutal Gallery is a very nice website with detailed information on John Sargent's painting, "Lady Agnew." Good quotes, analysis of the painting in comparison to other Sargent paintings, and very...

This website from the John Singer Sargent Virutal Gallery is a very nice website with detailed information on John Sargent's painting, "Lady Agnew." Good quotes, analysis of the painting in comparison to other Sargent paintings, and very...

An image of "The Duet: Singer and Theorbo Player", created by Gerard Terborch in 1669 (Oil on canvas, 82 x 72 cm).

An image of "Portrait of the Singer Domenico Annibaldi", created by Anton Raphael Mengs in 1750 (Oil on canvas, 125 x 95 cm).

An image of "Florentine Singer", created by Paul Dubois in 1865 (Silver-plated bronze, height 155 cm).

An image of "The Singer Faure as Hamlet", created by Edouard Manet in 1877 (Oil on canvas, 194 x 131 cm).