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English
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"The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope. In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice--her truth--was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey--and the strength at the core of one of the greatest...
3) Beyoncé
Author
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
159 p. : col. ill., ports. ; 32 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
56 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Nina Simone, an acclaimed singer whose music gave voice to the struggle for racial equality during the Civil Rights Movement"--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The singer and star of "Braxton Family Values" reveals the measures she took to make herself and her family whole again after heart ailments and a diagnosis of lupus forced her to let go of her past and take charge of her own healing--physically and spiritually.
Author
Publisher
Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
vi, 226 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Grammy-nominated musician Allison Moorer's lyrical memoir, a testament to love and resilience through the lens of parenting her young son, John Henry, who has nonverbal autism"--
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
xviii, 140 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
The noted singer's notes from abroad, written during a nonstop 1980 concert tour through Europe and Australia, present the Divine Miss M's bawdy, raunchy, innocent, and perceptive views of the world at large.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Acclaimed musical artist Michelle Williams shares the intimate, never-before-told story of how, even in the midst of enormous fame and success, she battled depression, leading her to find her true calling as an advocate for mental health--especially her own"--
After decades of sweeping her anxiety and depression under the rug, Williams found herself planning her own funeral. Realizing that she needed immediate help and could no longer battle her...
Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
244 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
A "narrative of [rock guitarist and actor Brownstein's] escape from a turbulent family life into a world where music was the means toward self-invention, community, and rescue. Along the way, Brownstein chronicles the excitement and contradictions within the era's flourishing and fiercely independent music subculture, including experiences that sowed the seeds for the observational satire of the popular television series Portlandia years later"--Dust...
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First Atria Books hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
xxiv, 296 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit records, acclaimed acting roles, and fame that was just about to cross over into superstardom. Like her song, she was already "more than a woman" but her shocking death in a plane crash prevented her from fully growing into one. Now, two decades later, the full story of Aaliyah's life and cultural impact is finally and lovingly explored. Baby Girl features never-before-told...
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st Atria Books hardcover ed.
Physical Desc
338 p., [22] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Legendary and iconic singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper offers a poignant account of the journey that led her to become an international superstar--from her years growing up in Queens, New York, to the making of enduring hits like 'Time after time,' 'Girls just want to have fun,' and 'True colors,' to becoming an actress, a mother, an outspoken activist, and maintaining a music career that has lasted more than thirty years"--From publisher description....
13) Billie Eilish
Author
Publisher
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
Primera edición.
Physical Desc
336 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
Español
Description
"La legendaria Billie Eilish nos comparte una ventana muy personal de su vida -dentro y fuera del escenario- en este asombroso libro de fotograf̕as. Cada una de las fotos ha sido cuidadosamente seleccionada y acomodada por la propia Billie, capturando sus m̀s significativos momentos. Complementado con una introducci̤n y pies de foto, Billie nos comparte sus pensamientos sobre esta salvaje traves̕a en la que est̀ hasta ahora." --
Author
Publisher
Running Press Kids
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
ix, 158 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"From jazz and blues, hip hop and R&B, pop, punk, and opera, Black women have made major contributions to the history and formation of musical genres for more than a century. In this fully illustrated middle grade anthology, 50 strong, empowering, and inspiring Black women singers' bios will teach kids to follow their dreams, to think outside the box, and to push the boundaries of what's expected. Written by music writer and journalist Jordannah Elizabeth...
Author
Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
xii, 319 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Since Houston's death in 2012 Crawford has stayed out of the limelight and held the great joys, wild adventures, and hard truths of her life with the artist close to her heart. Crawford breaks her silence to share the moving and often complicated story of her life and relationship with the singer and actress.
Author
Language
English
Description
"For the first time ever, legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton brings you behind the lyrics of 175 of her songs to reveal the personal stories and vibrant memories that have inspired sixty years of songwriting. Lushly illustrated and told in Dolly's inimitable voice, this rich collection offers an intimate, exclusive look at the colorful life, prolific career, and rags-to-rhinestones journey of one of the most revered entertainers of our time"--...
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Language
English
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Description
"A tender and intimate memoir by one of the most remarkable, trailblazing, and tenacious women in music, the two-time Grammy Award-winning "premiere song-stylist and songwriter of her generation" (New Yorker), Rickie Lee Jones. Have you met Ms. Jones? One weekend night on primetime television, a then-unknown singer and vital part of the burgeoning Los Angeles jazz pop scene skyrocketed to fame overnight after a now- iconic performance on Saturday...
18) Bessie
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (135 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Bessie Smith's transformation from a struggling young singer into 'The Empress of the Blues', who became one of the most successful recording artists of the 1920s and is an enduring icon today.
Author
Series
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
95 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A Child's Introduction to Jazz explores the rich history of jazz music, including profiles of famous musicians like Louis Armstrong and Billie Holliday. Written by A Child's Introduction to African American History author Jabari Asim, the book includes downloadable links throughout, to allow kids to listen along to the instruments and musical flair of jazz"--
Author
Publisher
Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xii, 276 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Introduces the four women who inspired, styled, wrote for, remixed, and ultimately helped create the legend of the Rolling Stones and transformed them into international stars, but who were themselves marginalized by the male-dominated rock world of the late 60s and early 70s.
The Rolling Stones's innovative music and iconic performances defined a generation. Behind these larger-than-life rock stars were four women who inspired, styled, wrote for,...
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