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"Riley Jo is a teenager who knows what she wants. Born and raised in Bentonville, Arkansas, this Korean American girl has her sights set on being a musician. So when her parents are surprisingly cool about her attending the prestigious Los Angeles-based arts-focused boarding school her senior year of high school, she jumps at the chance. This is her moment to make her indie rock dreams a reality! Things at Carlmont Academy start out strong: She joins...
5) Led Zeppelin
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Describes the rise to fame of the British rock band Led Zeppelin, discussing the band's members, their music, the challenges they faced, and their legacy. Includes quote boxes, a timeline, sidebars, photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
6) Keith Urban
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Chronicles the life of country singer Keith Urban, and details his early life, musical career, accomplishments, and personal endeavors. Includes color photographs, sidebars, text-dependant questions, research projects, a glossary, and additional resources.
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"Ella Fitzgerald was one of the greatest singers of all time. Before she found her voice and changed the world of jazz music, she was a playful girl who wanted to become a dancer. Her life changed when people started noticing her beautiful singing voice, and she was soon hired as a singer in a famous jazz band. Explore how Ella went from being a young girl growing up in New York to an award-winning artist who made musical history"--OCLC.
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"A rising star musician has a second chance at love with an old flame she remembers all too well in this swoony romance from the acclaimed authors of The Roughest Draft. Riley Wynn went from a promising singer-songwriter to a superstar overnight, thanks to her breakup song concept album and its unforgettable lead single. When Riley's ex-husband claims the hit song is about him, she does something she hasn't in ten years and calls Max Harcourt, her...
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"The band feels great after Septemberfest, and they've been invited to perform in the town Halloween parade! But something's up with Zee. He seems slower than usual. Fab and Lola decide to investigate. They follow Zee to a rock club with much older kids. Is Zee getting tired of being in their band? And will they be able to perform in the parade at all?"--Provided by publisher.
11) Shock and roll
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"Following the success of Electric Zombie's first gig, Fab and his friends can't wait to perform at their school's Septemberfest. That is until Zee says his parents don't want him to be in the band anymore. Fab decides to go to Zee's house to meet his parents, even though he suspects they might be zombies. Will Fab be able to change their minds, or will he possibly be eaten?"--Provided by publisher.
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"The blazing rock opera of the greatest drummer of all-time, Jim Gordon, from the legendary Wrecking Crew to redefining rock on the Seventies’ biggest hits and outrageous tours, and ultimately to the most shocking crime in rock history--a story of musical genius, uncontrollable madness, and the big fill. Jim Gordon was the greatest rock drummer of all-time. Just ask the world-famous musicians who played with him--John Lennon, George Harrison,...
13) Lizzo
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Profiles popular music star Lizzo, covering her first breakout hit, "Truth Hurts," and how she has become known not only for songwriting and singing but also rapping and playing the flute on stage. Also covers her forays into acting and running her own business. Includes photographs, comprehension questions, and glossary terms throughout.
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"How did a bunch of young people from the inner city create a genre of music that became a global phenomenon? From its humble origins at house parties in the Bronx, where DJs mixed old records to create new sounds, charismatic MCs let their clever lyrics flow, and B-boys and B-girls pioneered inventive dance moves, hip-hop quickly became a musical and cultural revolution." --
15) José Feliciano
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A brief, illustrated biography of José Feliciano, a Puerto Rican boy born blind in 1945 who went on to become a world-renowned musician, particularly for one of the most famous Christmastime songs of all time: "Feliz Navidad." Includes a glossary.
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"Trace the history of rock and roll with this playful journey through the decades, artists and styles that make this such a diverse and beloved art form. For children and parents alike, this colorful and lovingly illustrated book travels from the 1950s into the 21st Century, illuminating key artists from each decade that represent their time period as well as supplying brief historical context for each era. The following chapters illuminate all the...
18) Meet Lizzo!
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"Lizzo is a talented performer. Do you know her real name? Do you know she plays the flute? Learn about one of your favorite singers in this book"--Provided by publisher.
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How do you follow your heart when it's in two places? Filipino musician and producer Mon Mendoza has been in New York for less than a day. Just long enough to feel like he doesn't belong despite landing a life-changing opportunity. All he can do is set a date night for just himself and some pancit canton. Which, as it turns out, is the only invitation his gorgeous Pinoy neighbor needs... Actress Olivia Angeles can wear a character like a well-fitted...
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From the author of the award-winning Shadows of Pecan Hollow comes a novel set in the country music world of 1970s Nashville about a struggling musician who writes a hit song that both promises her long-sought-after fame and implicates her in a heinous crime.