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Billie Holiday Learn more about the life of jazz singer Billie Holiday.		Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix was an astonishing musical innovator, whose style has yet to be defined.
Bernice Johnson Reagon An article about Sweet Honey in the Rock's founder, Bernice Johnson Reagon.		Duke Ellington A great American composer, Ellington's big band music became wildly popular in the 1950s and...
Paul Robeson A brief biography about Paul Robeson.		Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong's talent as a trumpeter shaped the world of jazz.
Ella Fitzgerald Learn about the life of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest singers in jazz history.		Miles Davis Miles Davis was known as the Picasso of jazz.
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington Learn more about the life of American Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and orchestra leader,...		Robert Johnson Robert Johnson was a talented guitarist, whose music laid the groundwork for Delta blues.
Louis Armstrong A brief article about Louis Armstrong.		Who's Who? Famous Musicians and Singers In this self-checking activity, children will match the names of famous African-American...
Gordon Parks A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.		Ella Fitzgerald Ella Fitzgerald is one of the most acclaimed artists in the history of jazz.
Up Close: Ella Fitzgerald Discussion Guide Encourage reading comprehension, critical thinking, and thought-provoking classroom...		Billy Strayhorn Interview Billy Strayhorn, jazz composer, in an interview with Stanley Dance.
Assessment of Learning Through "The Duke" Lesson Assessment sheet for Learning Through The Duke lesson.		Toni Morrison Learn more about the life of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison.
Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey is an important public figure in America, having overcome adversity to become a...		Colin Powell A brief article about Colin Powell.

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