US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers
An in-depth page covering the nature, training, qualifications, and working conditions of musicians.
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The American Federation of Musicians
The American Federation of Musicians is the union for musicians in America. Although work can be found without union membership (which is less true for actors), there is good information here.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: Musicians Wrestle Everywhere
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "Musicians Wrestle Everywhere", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Bobby Allen and can access a printable version of this piece.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Musicians of Alabama
Alabama musicians are featured in links to biographical sketches on their careers that helped contribute to Alabama's rich musical legacy.
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Canadian Content: Famous Musicians
Featured is a list of well known Canadian musicians with brief biographies included.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Marion Anderson Classical Musician
[Free Registration/Login Required] Reading Comprehension flipchart lesson can be used as a whole group or center activity. The reading selection gives readers an overview of Marian Anderson's life and career as a musician. Assessment...
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Bobby Hackett: Accomplished Musician
Read about the life of jazz trumpeter Bobby Hackett (1915-1976 CE). This biography is divided by decade to easily follow his career.
Library of Congress
Loc: Performing Arts Encyclopedia: Great Conversations in Music
Information about Great Conversations in Music, a series of films hosted by the late classical musician Eugene Istomin. Includes full series which can be viewed in parts with RealPlayer, biographies of the featured musicians, and website...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Esperanza Spalding
Biography of jazz musician, singer and songwriter, Esperanza Spalding.
PBS
Pbs: Biography of Dizzy Gillespie
This PBS biography about trumpeter and jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie includes photos, multiple audio features, and links within the text to other famous musicians.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Vince Gill
A biography of Vince Gill, a country musician who has won numerous Grammy Awards. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Usps: Marion Anderson: Voice of the Century
Celebrate Black American History Month by studying this noteworthy Black American musician from the past Learn why Marian Anderson was called the voice of the century, how she impacted the lives of other Black musicians, and what it...
University of Pennsylvania
Eugene Ormandy a Centennial Celebration
A wonderful exhibit of this incredible man who was a talented musician as well as the music director for the Philadelphia Orchestra for 42 years.
Library and Archives Canada
Library and Archives Canada: Romeo Beaudry, Producer (1882 1932)
Romeo Beaudry and Herbert Berliner were prominent producers of Quebecois music in the early days of recorded music. Through their efforts, many French Canadian artists were able to develop careers as musicians. Many of the songs they...
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The Official Miles Davis Site
Learn about the famous jazz musician Miles Davis. Links to an extensive biography, music, pictures, and more.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Wynton Marsalis
A biography of jazz musician Wynton Marsalis. A musical prodigy, he began playing in orchestras while still in high school. He later won the Pulitzer Prize in Music. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Alessandro Scarlatti (1660 1725)
Catholic Encyclopedia biography on Alessandro Scarlatti, the Baroque musician. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated 1912.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Janis Joplin
Explores comprehensive biographical details on superstar blues and soul musician, Janis Joplin, a 1995 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Prince
Explore detailed biographical information on black funk/white rock star musician, Prince, a 2004 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a recommended reading list and essential songs.
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World Music Central: Paco De Lucia
An in depth biography on Paco de Lucia, Spanish Flamenco guitarist. Also provides discography and a transcribed interview with the musician.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Linus
Learn about Linus, one of the greatest musicians of his time. Read about his family and what happened to his brother and to Linus.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Techno Pop
Feature series on "The Secret History of Technology and Pop Music," traced partly through the story of an Indiana company that stopped making pianos and started cutting 78 rpm records using the talents of famous jazz musicians and others.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Lucky Thompson
Biographical details on Lucky Thompson, an American jazz musician, one of the most distinctive and creative bop-era tenor saxophonists, who in later years played soprano saxophone as well.
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