This resource provides a biography on painter John Singer Sargent, along with images of 44 of his paintings.

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

Biographical profiles of famous singers in major musical genres. Includes photo and links to snippets of their songs.

This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Sacred Songs for Little Singers by Frances Ridley Havergal [1870], a collection of children's Christian songs with both words and music.

This resource discusses one of the earliest "talkie" films entitled, The Jazz Singer.

A recipient of the Nobel Prize for literature in 1978, Isaac Singer was one of the greatest Yiddish writers of all time.

A list of female portraits painted by John Singer Sargent. Includes information such as date of painting and what museum the painting is currently at. Links are provided to websites with large images of the portraits.

This entry presents a biography of John Singer Sargent, with links to images of 15 of his painted works.

John Singer Sargent is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, David Singer is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his posters and poster design.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features the Staple Singers, an American vocal group that was one of the most successful gospel-to-pop crossover acts ever, collecting several Top 20 hits in the early 1970s.

Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "The Singer of All Songs" by Kate Constable. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.

The complete vocal diction resource site. Commentary that is to the point. Supplemental visuals and lots of related resources and links.

This site is for those serious about vocal training and those who are interested in bettering their voice. Includes helpful hints from people struggling with their vocal studies and progression.

Biography of the artist John Singer Sargent and four paintings are featured. Links to important people in his life.

Some great photos and a look at The Fisk Jubilee Singers' 1885 travel logbook from their European trip.

The Georgia Sea Island Singers are carrying on the tradition of their ancestors by performing chants, work songs, and gospel songs all over the world.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has a display of John Singer Sargent's portrait "Madame X," or "Madame Pierre Gautreau." The enlargeable image has some background information about the painting.

This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about John Singer Sargent.

Shirley Emmons is a noted teacher of singing. Her website has a number of essays devoted to singing technique. This article is an in depth discussion of the age old problem of balancing beautiful tone with the need to sing words that can...

This founder of the first American multinational company innovated key elements in the design of the sewing machine and marketed it to households, freeing millions of women around the world from hand-sewing.

This site contains an article on the singer and composer Alberta Hunter. It also includes audio clips of some of her most famous songs. Excellent resource.

Learn about the life of Ella Fitzgerald, from her childhood as an orphan to her rise as a successful jazz singer. Includes audio (requires RealPlayer).

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