John Legend
Author
Series
Finding Your Roots volume 9
Language
English
Description
Most African Americans struggle to trace their ancestors beyond Emancipation; slavery erased names and family ties with brutal efficiency. But what about the descendants of the handful of free black people who evaded bondage during that terrible time? Musician John Legend and comedian Wanda Sykes discover the extraordinary stories of the free black ancestors they never knew about, while Professor Gates himself and his 98-year-old friend Margarett...
5) Get lifted
Author
Publisher
Getting Out Our Dreams/Sony BMG
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
This talented singer-songwriter-pianist blends old school and new RandB rhythms, incorporating elements of vintage soul along with cutting-edge hip-hop beats and witty lyrics. "Used to Love U" is this debut's first single.
8) The dutchess
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The solo debut album from the Black Eyed Peas' Fergie. The general style and genre of the album is much like that of the Peas, with crazy lyrics and danceable beats. Includes the first single London Bridge.
9) My Gift
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Carrie Underwood releases her first-ever Christmas album on Capitol Records Nashville on CD, September 25th. The album will include Classic Christmas standards and a few originals. Carrie Underwood emerged from the promise of her 2005 American Idol win to become a true multi-format, multi-media superstar; spanning achievements in music, television, and film. A seven-time Grammy Award-winner; she has sold more than 64 million records worldwide.
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Celebrate friendship with Sesame Street! Join Elmo, Big Bird, Rosita, and their friends to learn about music, food, and more from around the world. With songs and segments from the show, kids will learn dance moves, celebrate other cultures' holidays and traditions, and meet international visitors on Sesame Street. Big Bird is excited to meet his pen pal from India, Telly and Zoe help Leela celebrate the Indian holiday Rakhi, and Rosita shares what...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The new album 'A Sentimental Christmas with Nat King Cole and Friends: Cole Classics Reimagined' weaves Nat's unparalleled, beautifully restored vocals with new arrangements and contemporary artists creating beautiful sentimental duets of holiday classics"--Amazon.com.
Publisher
Masterworks Broadway, Sony Music Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Drawing over ten million viewers, NBC's highly anticipated special event received rave reviews for its production. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar album hit number one on the Billboard charts and made its way to the stage in 1971. Since then, the musical has been considered a classic and has become a staple of theatre and music organizations throughout the world.
17) Paper trail
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Making the most out of his legal situation, T.I. has put ink to the pad again for his sixth studio album. Includes the single Whatever You Like.
18) Loudmouth
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Rabble rouser or activist? Opportunist or trailblazer? During his six-decade journey from pastoral prodigy to racial justice firebrand to elder media statesman, the Reverend Al Sharpton has been a polarizing figure on the national stage. It is the definitive look at his life and legacy, featuring President Barack Obama, Reverend Jesse Jackson, and Senator Chuck Schumer.
20) Listen
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Superstar DJ David Guetta adds to his growing list of achievements with a new studio album, which serves as the follow-up to 2011's Nothing but the Beat. Includes the single Dangerous.