Information about jazz music, singers, and musicians.

Information about musicians and singers that have contributed to American history.

Renowned Blues Singer: Son House

Links to information about black opera singers.

African American musicians and writers of the 20th century.

Information about jazz music, singers, and musicians.

Ethel Waters is rarely mentioned when talented singers and actors are discussed. Despite her influence on other singers, and performances that received award nominations, she is not a household name. Find out why Ethel Waters was a remarkable enterta

Despite becoming blind as a child, singer Ray Charles had a lasting musical career that lasted for over fifty years.

Ma Rainey was an unlikely star during the classic blues era of the 1920s. She was short, heavy set, had gold-capped teeth, and was considered unattractively dark-skinned for the time. But she was unique: she had a deep voice, extraordinary stage pres

Links to resources about the singer and actress Lena Horne.