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

Brief biography of famous singer and Grammy winner Ella Fitzgerald.

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

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

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

This encyclopedia entry tells about Paul Robeson, famous baritone, and his struggles for racial equality. A link to a website for more information on African-Americans is provided.

Described in this biography is the Puerto Rican singing superstar who is a Hispanic pop sensation. This article features much fascinating information about his career.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Blind Lemon Jefferson, an American country blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter, one of the earliest black folk-blues singers to achieve popular success.

This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Taj Mahal, an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and one of the pioneers of what came to be called world music. He combined blues and other African-American...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Blind Willie Johnson, an African-American gospel singer who performed on Southern streets and was noted for the energy and power of his singing and for his ingenious guitar accompaniments.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Elmore James, an American blues singer-guitarist noted for the urgent intensity of his singing and guitar playing. He was a significant influence on the development of rock music.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Eartha Kitt, an American singer and dancer noted for her sultry vocal style and slinky beauty who also achieved success as a dramatic stage and film actress. This site, rich in detail and...