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1) Dreamgirls
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Three young women, Deena Jones, Effie White, and Lorrell Robinson, desire to become pop stars. They get their wish when they are picked to be backup singers for the legendary James "Thunder" Early. When they are set free for leads, Curtis Taylor and Effie's brother C.C. decide that Deena should be the lead singer, which upsets Effie. The girls discover exactly what it takes to be in the music business and what they must give up to realize their dreams....
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"Channeling boundless self-confidence through a downright earth-quaking voice, colorful persona, and undeniable star power, Lizzo struts into the spotlight and steps up with a whole lot of sass, spirit, and soul. Embracing her vocal range like never before and celebrating herself to the fullest, she speaks her mind, censors nothing, and delivers an enviable level of honesty, pure passion, and fresh fire."--Publisher.
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The influence of African Americans on music in the United States cannot be overstated. A large variety of musical genres owe their beginnings to black musicians. Jazz, rap, funk, R & B, and even techno have roots in African American culture. This volume chronicles the history of African American music, with spotlights on influential black musicians of the past and present. Historical and contemporary photographs, including primary sources, contribute...
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This deluxe edition CD includes 2 extra tracks. The album will feature 11 all new tracks as well as a special surprise from Justin. "I originally recorded a massive amount of material and decided on the 20 tracks that I wanted on the album over a year ago. But, when I was mixing and going through all of the songs there were so many that I loved - I couldn't resist ... I had to throw in something extra on the 2nd half."
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This companion to the "hit" TV show and the era that inspired it offers more than trivia by attempting to recreate the feeling of what it was like to grow up in the 80s, to revel in the works of Spielberg and Steven King, to listen to New Wave and other derivatives of punk, and enjoy the convenience of home gaming PCs and consoles for the first time ever.
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This title explores the creative works of famous musician Michael Jackson. Music analyzed includes, Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad, Dangerous, HIStory, and Invincible. Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Jackson. "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own.