Musician Biographies

An American composer who created music that sounds like wide-open spaces and the spirit of the United States

Being a famous actor and comedian who makes people laugh in movies and songs

A world-famous singer known for her powerful voice and emotional songs

A world-famous Italian singer known for his powerful voice and beautiful classical and pop music.

Writing powerful symphonies and beautiful church music

A famous composer who wrote beautiful music inspired by folk songs and different cultures

She was an amazing singer known as the "Queen of Soul."

Being a famous pop singer with a powerful voice and many hit songs

A famous rapper, singer, and songwriter known for catchy songs and blending rap with singing.

A legendary blues guitarist and singer known for his expressive guitar style and the famous guitar named Lucille.

Being a world-famous Puerto Rican singer who helped bring Spanish-language music to a global audience

Being a famous singer, actress, and filmmaker with a powerful voice and many awards

Being a Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for her unique music and style

Being one of the most important jazz singers of all time, known for her emotional voice and unique style.

A famous singer-songwriter who changed music with powerful lyrics and new sounds.

Being a famous musician who shared reggae music and messages of peace with the world

A famous singer, songwriter, and performer known for catchy songs and amazing stage shows.

Helping shape early rock and roll with catchy songs and a friendly style

Being a pop singer and songwriter famous for hit songs like "Havana" and "Señorita"

A famous guitarist who mixes rock music with Latin sounds

She was a famous singer known as the Queen of Salsa who shared Latin music with the world.

A world-famous singer known for her powerful voice and emotional songs.

Being one of the greatest jazz musicians ever and helping create a new style of music called bebop.

Helping create rock and roll music with his exciting guitar style and catchy songs

A famous composer who created beautiful, dreamy music that changed how people thought about classical music.