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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Charley Pride

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of famed country music singer Charley Pride, one of few African Americans in the industry to both perform at and be inducted to the Grand Ole Opry.
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National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Slash, 2007

For Students 6th - 8th
Portrait and short profile of Slash, the very talented lead guitarist for a number of years for the famous Guns N' Roses rock band.
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Famous Singers

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical profiles of famous singers in major musical genres. Includes photo and links to snippets of their songs.
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PBS

Pbs: American Masters: Lena Horne

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS profiles American jazz singer and actress Lena Horne's life and music. Includes video.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Aretha Franklin

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life history of the "Queen of Soul", Aretha Franklin. In 1987, she was the first woman inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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