This site from the John Singer Sargent Virtual Gallery is a great sight with thumbnails of John Sargent's artworks including the "Madame Gautreau" and "Madame X" portraits. Provides links to websites with more information on the pictures...

Biographical sketch of inventor Isaac Merrit Singer, who produced the first commercially successful sewing machine in New York, in the late 1850s.

A good, concise biography of Isaac Bashevis Singer, complete with lists of works and "for further reading."

A biography of Kiri Te Kanawa, a world-renowned soprano opera singer from New Zealand. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.

A biography of singer Johnny Mathis, an inductee into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.

This site provides information on American inventors Benjamin Franklin, Robert Fulton, Eli Whitney, Thomas Jefferson, Isaac Singer, Wilbur Wright, Thomas Alva Edison, Elias Howe, and Alexander Graham Bell. It offers pictures from and...

This site from the John Singer Sargent Virtual Gallery displays Sargent's painting, "Daughters Sargent's Edward Darley Boit." Informative site on the painting with good, in-depth information.

A look at famous Australians including actors, authors, artists, athletes, businessmen, politicians, singers, and Australian men & women of note.

Biographical details on jazz singer Billie Holiday, a 2000 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key life events, essential songs list, and recommended reading.

Examine the historical contributions of world renown opera singer and Pennsylvania native, Marian Anderson in this concise biography.

One of the most popular opera singers today, Placido Domingo is discussed on this American Masters web site by PBS. Including a biography, a short list of his major works and a video, you will certainly learn more about this great singer.

Presents comprehensive biographical details on Grammy winning singer/songwriter James Taylor, a 2000 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, essential songs, and recommended reading list.

Read some interesting biographical facts on the great R & B singer, Little Willie John, a 1996 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.

Features the life of Latin pop singer, Gloria Estefan, her rise to fame and comeback from potential life threatening injuries.

Features details on the personal life as well as the professional life of "Sweet Baby James", James Taylor, one of the most popular folk singer/songwriters of the 1970s.

Delves into the life story of opera singer and director of the New York City Opera, Beverly Sills.

An informative biography of jazz singer Sarah Vaughan (1924-1990 CE) is presented highlighting her long musical career.

PBS profiles American jazz singer and actress Lena Horne's life and music. Includes video.

PBS profiles the life of African American actor, athlete, singer, author, and political activist, Paul Robeson. Click on the timeline to see highlights of his often turbulent career.

Covers biographical details on Grammy winning blues singer Bonnie Raitt, a 2000 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events and essential songs list.

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

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.

Read this brief biography of singer/actress Lena Horne regarding her role as a Civil Rights Activist.