PBS
Pbs: American Masters:bob Marley
Explore this PBS site to learn much information about the life of famous Reggae musician, Bob Marley. Focus includes not only his music, but his religious and political views as well. Included is a career timeline.
Classical Bands
Classicbands: David Bowie
Content includes little known facts and biographical information about David Bowie, popular British musician and songwriter who became an international star with "Ziggy Stardust."
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art: Pablo Picasso: Three Musicians
This site has a beautiful image and description of this famous work by Picasso.
Other
Baroque Composers and Musicians
This website provides a listing of some of the prominent composers and musical personalities of the baroque period. Those underlined as links will take you to a short biographical article on that particular composer.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: A Harlem Renaissance Retrospective
In this activity, students work in collaborative groups to conduct Internet research and create a museum exhibit that highlights the work of selected artists, musicians, and poets of the Harlem Renaissance.
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Web Gallery of Art: Musicians
An image of "Musicians", created by Dirck Hals in 1623 (Oil on wood, 43 x 47 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: A Musician and His Daughter
An image of "A Musician and His Daughter", created by Thomas De Keyser in 1629 (Oil on wood, 75 x 53 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Village Musicians
An image of "Village Musicians", created by Adriaen Jansz Van Ostade in 1645 (Oil on wood, 39 x 31 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Musician
An image of "The Musician", created by Bartholomeus Van Der Helst in 1662 (Oil on canvas, 118 x 111 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: A Musician Playing a Lute to a Singing Girl
An image of "A Musician Playing a Lute to a Singing Girl", created by Nicolas Regnier from 1621-22 (Oil on canvas, 97 x 132 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Musicians on a Terrace
An image of "Musicians on a Terrace", created by Leonaert Bramer from 1665-70 (Oil on canvas, 175 x 217 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Musician and Drinkers
An image of "Musician and Drinkers", created by Valentin De Boulogne, c. 1625 (Oil on canvas, 95 x 133 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Musicians in an Interior
An image of "Musicians in an Interior", created by Leonaert Bramer, c. 1660 (Brush and gray ink, gray washes , 372 x 463 mm).
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Jeff Beck
Presents extensive biographical details on heavy rocker and guitarist, Jeff Beck, who has been twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame- first with the Yardbirds in 1992 and as a solo artist in 2009.
Other
Wynton Marsalis
In addition to information on Wynton Marsalis's latest recordings, this resource contains a biography and liner notes from other recordings. Some short sound clips. Links to other sites as well.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Dolly Parton
This resource provides extensive information on the life and career of country music star, Dolly Parton. As a singer, songwriter, and actress she has been entertaining people for almost fifty years.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Sean Combs
With this resource, students can discover the story of rapper, record producer, clothing designer, and political activist, Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs, while viewing a photo and reading a biography.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Duke Ellington
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1986 to commemorate famous jazz musician Duke Ellington. Includes a short biographical passage.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Music for Kids: Famous Guitarists
Kids learn about famous guitarist on this site. Some of the best musicians to ever play the guitar.
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National Park Service: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park: Sidney Bechet
Discover more about the life of jazz pioneer Sidney Bechet with this well written site. With his colorful personality and unique style, you will appreciate the contributions this musician had toward the development of jazz.
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National Park Service: New Orleans Jazz Nat'l Historical Park: Louis Armstrong
A major figure in jazz, Louis Armstrong is considered the father of jazz. Learn about his early days in New Orleans and how he developed into one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time.
Other
Mundo Latino: Seccion De Musica
This is a compilation of links to other sites that feature Hispanic music and artists. It includes a list of musicians, song site links and music portals, and Spanish language radio/television stations.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Lino Gallardo
This page has a brief bibliography of the Venezuelan musician and composer Lino Gallardo.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Vicente Emilio Sojo
This page has a brief bibliography of the Venezuelan musician and composer Vicente Emilio Sojo.
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