Articles related to "Biographies"
A Brief Biography of Madonna in the 80s and 90s
Madonna has endured from the '80s into the '90s. And beyond?
madonna • madonna in the 80s • madonna biography • pop icons in the 80s and 90s • material girl
Madonna has endured from the '80s into the '90s. And beyond?
madonna • madonna in the 80s • madonna biography • pop icons in the 80s and 90s • material girl
African-American Children's Authors
afro-american authors • afro-american writers • children's literature • biography • black authors
afro-american authors • afro-american writers • children's literature • biography • black authors
Alexander Calder: Artist Biography
All the rage in the 1950's the mobile is a staple in art class. But this type of sculpture was only invented in the 1930's by an American son of the European avant-garde.
alexander calder • biography • mobile • stabile • cirque calder
All the rage in the 1950's the mobile is a staple in art class. But this type of sculpture was only invented in the 1930's by an American son of the European avant-garde.
alexander calder • biography • mobile • stabile • cirque calder
Author of Washington's Biography
Did George Washington, as a small boy, chop down his father's cherry tree or did Weems invent this story for his biography of George Washington entitled: Life of George W
george washington’s cherry tree legend • father of our country • mason locke weems • wood chopping • i can not tell a lie
Did George Washington, as a small boy, chop down his father's cherry tree or did Weems invent this story for his biography of George Washington entitled: Life of George W
george washington’s cherry tree legend • father of our country • mason locke weems • wood chopping • i can not tell a lie
Biography of Domenico Scarlatti
Life and works of Domenico Scarlatti, Italian Baroque composer, one of the greatest harpsichordists of all-time.
domenico scarlatti • domenico scarlatti brief bio • domenico scarlatti handel friend • domenico scarlatti baroque composer • domenico scarlatti harpsichord esercizi
Life and works of Domenico Scarlatti, Italian Baroque composer, one of the greatest harpsichordists of all-time.
domenico scarlatti • domenico scarlatti brief bio • domenico scarlatti handel friend • domenico scarlatti baroque composer • domenico scarlatti harpsichord esercizi
Composer César Cui Biography
Life and works of César Cui, one of 'The Five' Nationalist Russian composers. Famous for art songs, operas, and his acidic musical criticisms.
cesar cui biography • cui life • cesar cui musical works • cesar cui operas • cui russian composer
Life and works of César Cui, one of 'The Five' Nationalist Russian composers. Famous for art songs, operas, and his acidic musical criticisms.
cesar cui biography • cui life • cesar cui musical works • cesar cui operas • cui russian composer
Elia Kazan Biography: A Review
Why Richard Shickel's new bio of the famed director of Streetcar Named Desire, Death of a Salesman and On the Waterfront is his best work yet
elia kazan • richard schickel • elia kazan biography • streetcar named desire • death of a salesman
Why Richard Shickel's new bio of the famed director of Streetcar Named Desire, Death of a Salesman and On the Waterfront is his best work yet
elia kazan • richard schickel • elia kazan biography • streetcar named desire • death of a salesman
Ferruccio Busoni Biography
Brief Biography of German-Italian Ferruccio Busoni, child prodigy, gifted composer and a visionary musician.
ferruccio busoni • busoni biography • busoni music • busoni works • busoni operas
Brief Biography of German-Italian Ferruccio Busoni, child prodigy, gifted composer and a visionary musician.
ferruccio busoni • busoni biography • busoni music • busoni works • busoni operas
Joseph Haydn Biography
Life and Works of Franz Joseph Haydn, one of the greatest Austrian Classical composers, regarded as Father of Symphony.
franz joseph haydn • haydn's the creation • haydn music • surprise haydn • haydn and mozart
Life and Works of Franz Joseph Haydn, one of the greatest Austrian Classical composers, regarded as Father of Symphony.
franz joseph haydn • haydn's the creation • haydn music • surprise haydn • haydn and mozart
LA Times Book Awards
Los Angeles Times Book Awards
los angeles times • book awards • fiction • history • poetry
Los Angeles Times Book Awards
los angeles times • book awards • fiction • history • poetry
Modest Mussorgsky Biography
Biography of innovative Russian composer and pianist Modest Mussorgsky, famous for 'Pictures at an Exhibition' and opera Boris Godunov.
modest mussorgsky biography • mussorgsky and boris godunov • mussorgsky russian composer • mussorgsky pictures at an exhibition • 'the five' russian composers
Biography of innovative Russian composer and pianist Modest Mussorgsky, famous for 'Pictures at an Exhibition' and opera Boris Godunov.
modest mussorgsky biography • mussorgsky and boris godunov • mussorgsky russian composer • mussorgsky pictures at an exhibition • 'the five' russian composers
Sébastien Bourdais Biography
Bourdais is embarking on his maiden Formula 1 season after four Champcar titles. He will have high hopes for his Grand Prix racing future.
sebastien bourdais • bourdais • bourdais f1 • bourdais toro rosso • sebastien bourdais champcar
Bourdais is embarking on his maiden Formula 1 season after four Champcar titles. He will have high hopes for his Grand Prix racing future.
sebastien bourdais • bourdais • bourdais f1 • bourdais toro rosso • sebastien bourdais champcar
Stephen Storace Biography
Brief biography of composer and opera singer Stephen Storace, whose opera buffa was most popular in 18th-century England.
stephen storace biography • english composer storace • storace operas • composer storace works • storace no song no supper
Brief biography of composer and opera singer Stephen Storace, whose opera buffa was most popular in 18th-century England.
stephen storace biography • english composer storace • storace operas • composer storace works • storace no song no supper
The Horror of It All
Top horror writers, Stephen King and Dean Koontz. Popular and prolific.
stephen king • dean koontz • horror • fiction • books
Top horror writers, Stephen King and Dean Koontz. Popular and prolific.
stephen king • dean koontz • horror • fiction • books
How to Find New Music
Getting tired of the same old Rolling Stones compilation? Bored by the radio dial? If you're sick of the same old song, these tips should help out.
new • music • rock • pop • artist
Getting tired of the same old Rolling Stones compilation? Bored by the radio dial? If you're sick of the same old song, these tips should help out.
new • music • rock • pop • artist
Author Snapshot: Faulkner, W.
A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of Southern American Author William Faulkner.
a fable by william faulkner • a rose for emily by william faulkner • a rose for emily by william faulkner summary • about william faulkner • absalom absalom by william faulkner
A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of Southern American Author William Faulkner.
a fable by william faulkner • a rose for emily by william faulkner • a rose for emily by william faulkner summary • about william faulkner • absalom absalom by william faulkner
The Blind Assassin: Atwood, M
No blind alley story lines here: A review of Margaret Atwood's "The Blind Assassin" A gently written story within a story - well worth reading
margaret atwood • margaret atwood poems • margaret atwood poetry • margaret atwood biography • margaret atwood happy endings
No blind alley story lines here: A review of Margaret Atwood's "The Blind Assassin" A gently written story within a story - well worth reading
margaret atwood • margaret atwood poems • margaret atwood poetry • margaret atwood biography • margaret atwood happy endings
Jane Boleyn by Julia Fox
Julia Fox's biography of Jane Boleyn gives an excellent insight into life at the court of Henry VIII but fails to illuminate the life of Jane herself.
jane boleyn • jane boleyn lady rochford • jane boleyn biography • julia fox • infamous lady rochford
Julia Fox's biography of Jane Boleyn gives an excellent insight into life at the court of Henry VIII but fails to illuminate the life of Jane herself.
jane boleyn • jane boleyn lady rochford • jane boleyn biography • julia fox • infamous lady rochford
Louis Spohr Life and Works
Brief biography of Louis Spohr. His composition style is transition between Classicism and Romanticism. He paved way for German Romantic opera with Carl Maria von Weber.
louis spohr biography • spohr life and works • spohr and von weber • spohr classicism and romanticism • spohr faust
Brief biography of Louis Spohr. His composition style is transition between Classicism and Romanticism. He paved way for German Romantic opera with Carl Maria von Weber.
louis spohr biography • spohr life and works • spohr and von weber • spohr classicism and romanticism • spohr faust
Melanie Klein: Beyond Freud
Austrian psychoanalyst Melanie Klein a pioneer of child psychoanalysis with emphasis on child development.
melanie klein • melanie klein biography • klein and freud • klein psychoanalysis • psychologist play therapy technique
Austrian psychoanalyst Melanie Klein a pioneer of child psychoanalysis with emphasis on child development.
melanie klein • melanie klein biography • klein and freud • klein psychoanalysis • psychologist play therapy technique
Sir William Walton
Brief biography of English composer Sir William Walton - his life, influence and works. Famous for 'Facade.'
sir william walton • william walton biography • composer william walton • william walton opera troilus and cressida • walton belshazzar's feast
Brief biography of English composer Sir William Walton - his life, influence and works. Famous for 'Facade.'
sir william walton • william walton biography • composer william walton • william walton opera troilus and cressida • walton belshazzar's feast
Walt Disney bio by Neal Gabler
Neal Gabler's bio of Walt Disney purports to be about the triumph of the American imagination - yet fails to re-imagine its subject
walt disney • walt disney: the triumph of the american imaginati • neal gabler • walt disney biography • animation
Neal Gabler's bio of Walt Disney purports to be about the triumph of the American imagination - yet fails to re-imagine its subject
walt disney • walt disney: the triumph of the american imaginati • neal gabler • walt disney biography • animation
Washington Book Makes Money
Weems writes his biography of Washington for the money. He was a shrewd businessman and knew what the public wanted and needed. They needed a hero and bought one, a copy
george washington • president • weems • memorial • washington d. c.
Weems writes his biography of Washington for the money. He was a shrewd businessman and knew what the public wanted and needed. They needed a hero and bought one, a copy
george washington • president • weems • memorial • washington d. c.
Francisco Jose de Goya
Short biography of Spanish Rococo and Romantic artist Francisco de Goya. His paintings and etchings provide insights of Spanish life and history.
francisco jose de goya • goya biography • goya artist • spanish painter goya • goya paintings
Short biography of Spanish Rococo and Romantic artist Francisco de Goya. His paintings and etchings provide insights of Spanish life and history.
francisco jose de goya • goya biography • goya artist • spanish painter goya • goya paintings
Boris v Ken: London Mayoral Battle
The London 2008 mayoral race is practically down to two candidates and even the popular Boris Johnson may find it hard to upstage the current mayor Ken Livingstone.
"london mayoral elections 2008 • boris johnson • ken livingstone • london politics • boris johnson profile
The London 2008 mayoral race is practically down to two candidates and even the popular Boris Johnson may find it hard to upstage the current mayor Ken Livingstone.
"london mayoral elections 2008 • boris johnson • ken livingstone • london politics • boris johnson profile
<s1>Opera Superstars</s1>
A brief look at some opera singers who have achieved popular stardom.
opera tenor soprano bartoli callas pavarotti domin
A brief look at some opera singers who have achieved popular stardom.
opera tenor soprano bartoli callas pavarotti domin
Lyric Narrative Electric
Before the age of the novel, much of history and literature was written in narrative verse. With the resurgence of book-length poems, we return to our Homeric roots.
poetry • narrative verse • book-length poem • book length poem • narrative poem
Before the age of the novel, much of history and literature was written in narrative verse. With the resurgence of book-length poems, we return to our Homeric roots.
poetry • narrative verse • book-length poem • book length poem • narrative poem
The Ern Malley Caper
The Ern Malley affair may be the most important literary hoax of the 20th century. It grew out of a hatred of and the desire to debunk the avant-garde style of modernism.
ern malley • james mcauley • harold stewart • ethel • angry penguins
The Ern Malley affair may be the most important literary hoax of the 20th century. It grew out of a hatred of and the desire to debunk the avant-garde style of modernism.
ern malley • james mcauley • harold stewart • ethel • angry penguins
Emile Zola: Life and Works
Short biography of French writer Emile Zola - his life and works. He wrote novels that dealt with harsh realities in working-class life.
emile zola life and works • emile zola biography • emile zola books • zola • dreyfus affair and zola
Short biography of French writer Emile Zola - his life and works. He wrote novels that dealt with harsh realities in working-class life.
emile zola life and works • emile zola biography • emile zola books • zola • dreyfus affair and zola
Fearless Jones: Mosley, Walter
It Ain't Easy, Yet Mosley Fearlessly Does It Again: A review of Walter Mosley's "Fearless Jones" A definite must read, but perhaps not the best introduction to Mosley'
noir • murder • mystery • fiction • american literary
It Ain't Easy, Yet Mosley Fearlessly Does It Again: A review of Walter Mosley's "Fearless Jones" A definite must read, but perhaps not the best introduction to Mosley'
noir • murder • mystery • fiction • american literary
Illustrated Poetry
What if poetry books were illustrated in the same way as altered books? Would we read differently? Are words strengthened or weakened by the introduction of image?
ruth whitman • davis mccombs • les murray • janet holmes • kristine atkinson
What if poetry books were illustrated in the same way as altered books? Would we read differently? Are words strengthened or weakened by the introduction of image?
ruth whitman • davis mccombs • les murray • janet holmes • kristine atkinson
John Muir and the National Parks
John Muir turned his love for nature and wild places into his life's calling. After meeting with Muir, Theodore Roosevelt named several areas as National Parks.
brief biography john muir national parks • north south americas first conservationist • love for nature wild places lifes calling • founded sierra club 1982 travels met important fig • president theodore roosevelt camped yosemite appre
John Muir turned his love for nature and wild places into his life's calling. After meeting with Muir, Theodore Roosevelt named several areas as National Parks.
brief biography john muir national parks • north south americas first conservationist • love for nature wild places lifes calling • founded sierra club 1982 travels met important fig • president theodore roosevelt camped yosemite appre
Mark Webber
Mark Webber began his F1 career with Minardi, before driving for Jaguar, Williams and Red Bull. The Australian is one of the fastest current Grand Prix drivers.
mark webber • mark webber biography • mark webber f1 • mark webber red bull • mark webber formula1
Mark Webber began his F1 career with Minardi, before driving for Jaguar, Williams and Red Bull. The Australian is one of the fastest current Grand Prix drivers.
mark webber • mark webber biography • mark webber f1 • mark webber red bull • mark webber formula1
Narrative Beginnings II
Alice Notley and Ellen Bryant Voigt make us live their works, but how? Let’s face it; a book length poem is daunting.
poetry • book-length poem • book length poem • ellen bryant voigt • kyrie
Alice Notley and Ellen Bryant Voigt make us live their works, but how? Let’s face it; a book length poem is daunting.
poetry • book-length poem • book length poem • ellen bryant voigt • kyrie
Sebastian Vettel
On his way to Formula 1 Sebastian Vettel has consistently proved himself in every category he's competed in. At the 2008 Italian GP he won his first F1 race.
sebastian vettel • sebastian vettel bio • sebastian vettel biography • sebastien vettel • vettel
On his way to Formula 1 Sebastian Vettel has consistently proved himself in every category he's competed in. At the 2008 Italian GP he won his first F1 race.
sebastian vettel • sebastian vettel bio • sebastian vettel biography • sebastien vettel • vettel
Vincent van Gogh's Life and Times
Brief biography of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, influential 20th-century artist on Fauves, Expressionism and Abstract Art.
vincent van gogh • van gogh biography • van gogh paintings • dutch post-impressiost painter • van gogh life and times
Brief biography of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, influential 20th-century artist on Fauves, Expressionism and Abstract Art.
vincent van gogh • van gogh biography • van gogh paintings • dutch post-impressiost painter • van gogh life and times
Washington’s Cherry Tree
George Washington as a child, according to the writing of Mason Locke Weems, is believed to have chopped down a cherry tree. Is the tale legend or fact?
washington’s cherry tree • american legends and facts • george washington • america’s first president • mason locke weems
George Washington as a child, according to the writing of Mason Locke Weems, is believed to have chopped down a cherry tree. Is the tale legend or fact?
washington’s cherry tree • american legends and facts • george washington • america’s first president • mason locke weems
Narratives Cultivated and Wild
Where is the dividing line between “cultivated narratives,” and those which simply grow up wild and organic from the lives of their creators?
poetry • novel-in-verse • poem • book-length poem • poetic narrative
Where is the dividing line between “cultivated narratives,” and those which simply grow up wild and organic from the lives of their creators?
poetry • novel-in-verse • poem • book-length poem • poetic narrative
Women who've "Wowed" us in Music!
March is Women's History Month! In honor of this event and some of the women who have left their marks in history, this article spotlights women who have wowed us with their musical talents. Not ALL of you will agree on my selection of women for this feature article. However, I hope that afer you investigate the sites offered, that you will have an appreciation for all that they have done for the music industry and most importantly, for humanity, even if their music is not your "cup of tea."
women's history month • music • musicians • music educators • singers
March is Women's History Month! In honor of this event and some of the women who have left their marks in history, this article spotlights women who have wowed us with their musical talents. Not ALL of you will agree on my selection of women for this feature article. However, I hope that afer you investigate the sites offered, that you will have an appreciation for all that they have done for the music industry and most importantly, for humanity, even if their music is not your "cup of tea."
women's history month • music • musicians • music educators • singers
Conductors, Etc.
Music Educators unite! MANY music resources and topics for teaching effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking. Many links and weekly articles.
orchestra conductors • opera • music • andrew levins • musician's guide
Music Educators unite! MANY music resources and topics for teaching effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking. Many links and weekly articles.
orchestra conductors • opera • music • andrew levins • musician's guide
African-American Theatre on the Web -- Part 3
blacks • theatre • websites • web sites • wallace bridges
blacks • theatre • websites • web sites • wallace bridges
Ruff Stuff Part 2 of 2
This interview with blues historian and Catfish Records owner Tary Owens is a continuation from Ruff Stuff Part One: D.J.: What is the advantage of having "field recordings" of these bluesmen on the album, Ruff Stuff? T.O.: Field recordings are special in regard to the fact that the artists are recorded in their own element. D.J.: Have you had the chance to write any books on your blues experiences or relationships, or do you recommend any books that you found particularly helpful . . .
blues • historian • tary owens • ruff stuff • field recordings
This interview with blues historian and Catfish Records owner Tary Owens is a continuation from Ruff Stuff Part One: D.J.: What is the advantage of having "field recordings" of these bluesmen on the album, Ruff Stuff? T.O.: Field recordings are special in regard to the fact that the artists are recorded in their own element. D.J.: Have you had the chance to write any books on your blues experiences or relationships, or do you recommend any books that you found particularly helpful . . .
blues • historian • tary owens • ruff stuff • field recordings
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