Encyclopedia Britannica: Dinah Washington

As part of Black History Month, class members investigate in depth the life and work of an African American musician.

A brief biographical sketch of African-American actor Denzel Washington. His performances have earned him seven Oscar nominations for acting.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Marvin Gaye, an American soul singer-songwriter-producer who, to a large extent, ushered in the era of artist-controlled popular music of the 1970s. Gaye's father was a storefront...

Young scholars explore women and music in the 20th century. In this music lesson, students study the relationship between literature and music through The Color Purple and music by Ethel Waters, MA Rainey, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday,...