Title:
Kid musicians : true tales of childhood from entertainers, songwriters, and stars
Author:
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Publication Date:
2024
Publication Information:
Philadelphia, PA : Quirk Books, [2024]
©2024
Physical Description:
223 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
ISBN:
9781683693918
Abstract:
Childhood biographies of sixteen musicians, including pop songwriters, classical performers, and R&B singers.
Contents:
PART 1. Dreamers to Pop Superstars. Cher: grown-up and famous ; Beyoncé: pretty darn perfect ; Harry Styles: such a thrill ; Taylor Swift: I can't wait to be great -- PART 2. Jazz Clubs and Concert Halls. Louis Armstrong: Little Louis ; Ella Fitzgerald: Queen of Jazz ; Glenn Gould: enchanted ; Yo-Yo Ma: the big instrument -- PART 3. Songwriting and Music-Making. Paul McCartney: a far-off dream ; Joni Mitchell: painting with words ; Bob Marley: a message of love ; Dolly Parton: born restless -- PART 4. Rhythm and Blues and the Motown Sound. Diana Ross: Hitsville USA ; Stevie Wonder: The Motown Kid ; Prince: a joyous sound ; Mariah Carey: music in my voice.
Language:
English
