Mostrando títulos en Música

Justin Bieber’s meteoric rise from a regular kid in small-town Canada to "the most famous teenager on the planet" has captivated the imagination of a generation of young devotees known as "Beliebers". With record-setting album sales, more than 11 million followers on Twitter and the highest-grossing concert film of all time, the 17-year-old pop star has legions of fans around the globe who hang on his every word. But is there something more to Bieber’s unprecedented success than his innate cuteness and preternatural musical talents?

From the moment Evelyn Glennie heard her first note, music held her heart. She played the piano by ear at age eight, and the clarinet by age ten. But soon, the nerves in her ears began to deteriorate, and Evelyn was told that, as a deaf girl, she could never be a musician. What sounds Evelyn couldn’t hear with her ears, though, she could feel resonate through her body as if she, herself, were a drum. And the music she created was extraordinary. Evelyn Glennie had learned how to listen in a new way. And soon, the world was listening too.

Georg Friedrich Händel war einer der bedeutendsten Komponisten des Barock und erlebte auf seinen zahlreichen Reisen allerlei Abenteuer. Musikerin, Klassikexpertin und Autorin Cosima Breidenstein erzählt sein Leben kindgerecht und interessant nach und spielt ein paar der wichtigsten Werke auf ihrer Violine ein. Unterstützt wird sie dabei von Michael Reuter am Cembalo. Selten war Klassik so kurzweilig!

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Beyoncé continues to inspire and demonstrate that dreams—no matter how big—can be achieved through hard work and determination. Michelle Obama has called her a "role model for us all."

In 2010, Harry Styles was thrust into the spotlight when he auditioned for X-Factor and was placed in a new band called One Direction. That band of five young men would go on to place third in the competition, but their time together wouldn't stop there. They went on to release five albums and headline four international tours. When the band went on a break in 2016, Harry Styles decided to pursue his dream of being a solo artist. Since then, Harry has released three albums, sold out massive tours, and won a Grammy award.

De joven, Selena Quintanilla cantaba en un grupo llamado Selena y Los Dinos con su hermano y su hermana. La familia actuaba en ferias, bodas, fiestas de quince años y en las esquinas de su Texas natal. Selena aprendió a cantar en español y pronto se hizo muy popular entre la comunidad latina, hasta el punto de convertirse en la artista latina más vendida de la década de 1990. Selena estaba lista para llegar a la cumbre del éxito, pero su vida se vio truncada tras ser herida de muerte por la presidenta de su club de fans.

Starting out over 50 years ago, the Rolling Stones took the music of the blues and blended it into rock and roll to create their own unique sound. Decades later, they are still hard at work, recording and playing live to massive crowds of adoring fans. Who Are the Rolling Stones? captures the excitement of the Stones on their journey to become the greatest rock-and-roll band in the world.

You may know that Katy Perry is a shining star of pop who has soared to number one on the charts again and again. But did you know that Katy: is a pastor's kid times two? Both her mom and dad are pastors who encouraged her to sing in church; was dropped by two recording labels before she finally got her big break with Capitol Records?; exercises by jumping rope before every single show? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Listen on to learn all about Katy's childhood, career, favorite things, love life, future goals, and more!

Bad Bunny, cuyo nombre real es Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, es uno de los artistas más populares en la actualidad. Comenzó compartiendo su música en Soundcloud, y en 2016, su canción "Diles" lo llevó a firmar con una importante discográfica. Desde entonces, Bad Bunny ha actuado en Coachella y colaborado con superestrellas como Cardi B, J Balvin y Drake. Rompiendo barreras lingüísticas, Bad Bunny es uno de los artistas más escuchados a nivel internacional en Spotify. Con 3 premios Grammy y 10 premios Billboard de la Música, Bad Bunny recién está empezando su dominio musical.

John Lennon’s mom called him “Stinker” because he farted so much! Paul McCartney’s car was wrecked by chickens! George Harrison once had his friend’s parent sign his bad report card! Ringo Starr’s grandma thought he was possessed by witches! Wait! What? Siblings Paige and Turner have collected the most unusual and surprising facts about these rock stars, from their childhoods and early days as musicians to the formation of the Beatles and their skyrocketing journey to become the greatest band in the world.

"Little People, Big Dreams" erzählt von den Lebensgeschichten beeindruckender Persönlichkeiten: Ob rebellische Schriftstellerin, genialer Musiker, mutiger Bürgerrechtler oder visionäre Architektin, sie alle haben Großes vollbracht. Dabei begann alles, als sie noch klein waren – mit Mut und großen Träumen.

David Bowie, born David Robert Jones, wasn't just an incredible singer; he had an amazing talent for keeping his fans happily guessing about what he would do next. He alternated between musical genres with ease, established a successful acting career, and even created a legendary persona - the rocker alien Ziggy Stardust - that people still dress up as for Halloween each year. Author Margaret Gurevich takes listeners through David Bowie's life and shows exactly why he is an inspiration to many people and is celebrated all over the world.

In 2003, Beyoncé went solo after being in the popular girl group Destiny's Child and began one of the most iconic, successful music careers in history. She has won thirty-two Grammy Awards and has been nominated over eighty times, making her the most-awarded person in Grammy history. Beyoncé has released eight studio albums, including Lemonade and I Am...Sasha Fierce. She puts on record-breaking world tours with fashion-forward costumes and complex choreography, as seen on the Renaissance world tour.

Taylor Swift went from singing karaoke in a roadhouse as a young teen to being a musical icon by her twenties. But what is her life like when the cameras aren’t flashing? High-interest details of her high-profile life will enthrall listeners.

Empower your child to achieve their wildest dreams with this inspirational biography about Taylor Swift’s rise to stardom!

When Alfred Yankovic was seven years old, a salesman knocked on the door of his family home selling guitars and accordions. Al's life was never the same! He drew inspiration from comedian, radio broadcaster, and novelty songwriter Dr. Demento. By the time he was sixteen years old, Al graduated high school at the top of his class and had his first parody song on the radio.

From extreme poverty in a gypsy camp, through a debilitating injury, Django Reinhardt overcame tremendous obstacles to become a world-renowned, much beloved and highly acclaimed jazz guitarist. This production captures the spirit of the man, his music and his inspiring life story.

Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, is one of today's most popular artists. He made his start posting his music on Soundcloud, and in 2016, his song "Diles" got him signed to a major record label. Since then, Bad Bunny has performed at Coachella and collaborated with superstars like Cardi B, J Balvin, and Drake. Breaking language barriers, Bad Bunny is now one of the top streamed artists internationally on Spotify. Bad Bunny is just getting started with his music takeover, having won 3 Grammys and 10 Billboard Music Awards.

Der Klang von Venedig... Als am 4. März 1678 ein Erdbeben Venedig erschütterte und hohe Meereswellen an die Mauern der prächtigen Bauten klatschten, wurde einer der berühmtesten Komponisten Italiens geboren: Antonio Lucio Vivaldi. Er wuchs in einer der faszinierendsten Städte der Welt auf: Vivaldi erlebte Faustkämpfe unter Venezianern, Gaukler und Akrobaten auf der Piazza San Marco und den farbenprächtigen Karneval in Venedig.

In Charles River Editors' History for Kids series, your children can learn about history's most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. The concise but comprehensive book will keep your kid's attention all the way to the end. Born in Mississippi, a young kid named Elvis Presley came to Memphis as a teenager and changed music forever. Fusing country and rhythm and blues with rock, Elvis brought traditional African-American sounds to the forefront of music in the 1950s....