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Amg: All Music Guide: Charlie Parker

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource devoted to all aspects of Charlie Parker including a biography, links to his contemporaries and influences, a complete discography with reviews, and a bibliography.
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All Music: Kool and the Gang

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information on an influential funk group, Kool and the Gang. It contains very detailed information if you click on the "read more" link. Shows pictures and song titles of all of their albums, and includes a Kool...
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PBS

Pbs: Independent Lens: Life, Music, Photos of M. Hinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Jazz bassist Milt Hinton is also known for the many photographs he has taken of legendary musicians. This site by PBS provides a biography, music samples and some of the pictures taken by this talented man.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Andrew Lloyd Webber

For Students 9th - 10th
Features comprehensive biographical details on "the most successful composer of our time", Andrew Lloyd Weber. His play, "The Phantom of the Opera", is the longest running musical in Broadway history and he has won an Oscar, a Golden...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Ragtime

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes background essays, artist biographies, sheet music, video, and audio resources about ragtime.
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All Music: Elisabeth Claude Jacquet De La Guerre

For Students 9th - 10th
Musical biography of Elisabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre, who composed music primarily for the harpsichord in seventeenth century France.
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Barbara Lewis

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website of world fusion music artist Barbara Lewis. Included is a biography and sound clips of her music.
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The Charles Ives Society

For Students 9th - 10th
While there is very good biographical information here, the Society is more of a scholarly institution. There are audio clips (look for the Real Player logo), links and suggested readings as well.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Biography of George Carlin

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores the life and career of award winning comedian, television and film actor, and New York Times best selling author, George Carlin, who passed away on June 22, 2008.
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Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization

For Students 9th - 10th
The web page for this copyright administrator for a variety of entertainment intellectual properties. In addition to comprehensive theatre library, site provides detailed biography and discography of artist and properties represented.
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The Piano Education Page

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Piano Education Page" includes a piano lessons and tips, an audition room, a competition calendar, and biographical information on several famous pianists. Have fun listening to piano tunes while learning about this instrument and...
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Will Smith, Fresh Prince

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a biography of rapper/actor Will Smith (aka The Fresh Prince), among the first Grammy-winning rap artists.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Chico's Salsa Virtual Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
This multimedia tour of Salsa dancing includes general background information, a chronology of salsa, sound and video clips, biographies on salsa artists, and resources for further reading and research. Also included is a "Salsa...
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PBS

Pbs: Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns

For Students 9th - 10th
The companion website for a documentary film about jazz is home to a storehouse of resources and unique features about the historical, cultural, and artistic significance of jazz. With a timeline of key events in the history of jazz,...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Brian Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn many biographical facts about composer and singer, Brian Wilson. As a member of American band, The Beach Boys, he helped define California "surf" music.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Smokey Robinson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read enlightening biographical details on the life and career of Motown singing star, Smokey Robinson, whose music has been described as "poetry".
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D.j. Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince He's the Dj, I'm the Rapper

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a biography of rapper/actor Will Smith (aka The Fresh Prince), among the first Grammy-winning rap artists.
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Medieval: Hildegard Von Bingen (1098 1179)

For Students 9th - 10th
A discography of Bingen's work accompanied by a brief biography.
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Donna Summer

For Students 9th - 10th
Disco era singer Donna Summer is featured on this website. Included is a biography, sound clips and pictures of her.
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Run d.m.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography amd discography of early rap group Run-D.M.C.
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Dj Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince Greatest Hits

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a biography of rapper/actor Will Smith (aka The Fresh Prince), among the first Grammy-winning rap artists.
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Will Smith / d.j. Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince Info Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a biography of rapper/actor Will Smith (aka The Fresh Prince), among the first Grammy-winning rap artists.
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Curated OER

D.j. Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince (Will Smith)

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a biography of rapper/actor Will Smith (aka The Fresh Prince), among the first Grammy-winning rap artists.
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Curated OER

D.j. Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince Rock the House

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a biography of rapper/actor Will Smith (aka The Fresh Prince), among the first Grammy-winning rap artists.