Contemporary Musicians: Profiles of the People in Music
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IntroductionixMuhal Richard Abrams: Covers broad musical territory1Aerosmith: Veteran rockers4Chava Alberstein: Israel's "first lady of folk"9Vanessa Amorosi: Australian pop sensation12Syd Barrett: Songwriting genius behind Pink Floyd15Ray Barretto: Leading force in contemporary Latin music19Kenny Barron: Jazz sideman known for verve and sensitivity22Beausoleil: Grammy Award-winning Cajun group26Black 47: Blend of Celtic music, rock, funk, and reggae29Jane Bunnett: Jazz saxophonist champions Cuban culture31Ralph Burns: Big band arranger and composer34Willie Colon: Influential Latin jazz musician37Ray Conniff: Composer and conductor of pop vocal choruses40Cowboy Mouth: New Orleans roots music group43Cradle of Filth: Controversial gothic-metal group46Culture Club: 1980s New Wave group49The dB's: Popular power-pop52De La Soul: Pioneering rappers54Delerium: Prolific electronica duo57The Derailers: "Heavy country" group59Alejandro Escovedo: Alternative country veteran61Faithless: High-energy dance tunes6454-40: Eclectric rock blend67Frank Emilio Flynn: Influential Cuban jazz pianist70David "Panama" Francis: Remarkable jazz drummer73Norman Granz: Jazz impresario with a social conscience76Bruce Haack: Critically acclaimed children's songwriter79John Hartford: Unique "grass-rock" sounds82Juliana Hatfield: Pop with a sharp lyrical edge85Heather Headley: Star of the Broadway stage89Joe Henry: Moody lyrics make powerful statement92Bruce Iglauer: Alligator Records founder94Jimmy Eat World: "Emocore" rockers97Sumi Jo: International opera star99Etta Jones: Vocalist made unique mark on jazz102Rita Lee: Exemplifies Brazilian rock 'n' roll105Otto Luening: Pioneer of electronic music108Lovin' Spoonful: 1960s hitmakers111Low: Minimalist, underground rock114Baaba Maal: Senegalese singer a world music leader117Lonnie Mack: Electric guitar virtuoso120Natalie MacMaster: Popular Celtic fiddler123Mana: Successful Mexican rock group126Kathy Mattea: Award-winning, progressive country129Big Jay McNeely: Rabble-rousing saxophonist132Gian Carlo Menotti: Legendary opera composer135Molly Hatchet: "Blue-collar" Southern rock138Moloko: Dance music duo142Juice Newton: Country with rock crossover appeal145Out of the Grey: Contemporary Christian music duo148Augustus Pablo: Made lasting contribution to Jamaican music151Itzhak Perlman: Master violinist154Pink: Pop with an attitude157Powerman 5000: Eclectic goth-metal blend160Rage Against the Machine: Rockers committed to social activism163Simon Rattle: Esteemed conductor167The Rembrandts: Had hit with Friends theme song171Rheostatics: Celebrated Canadian rock group174Tex Ritter: Famed singing cowboy176Jimmy Rushing: Soulful jazz vocals179Sade: Smooth, cool pop182S Club 7: "Tweener" vocal pop group185Sevendust: Nu-metal rock hybrid188Shaggy: One of reggae's most popular artists191Alan Silvestri: Accomplished film composer194Zoot Sims: Swing saxophonist196Sister Sledge: Sibling R&B vocal group199Angie Stone: "New soul queen"202Strawbs: 1970s progressive rock group205The Strokes: Critically acclaimed indie group208Styx: Arena rock icons211Michelle Tumes: Ethereal Christian music214Uncle Tupelo: Sparked alternative country genre217U-Roy: Helped start reggae's dub revolution219Russell Watson: Britain's "people's tenor"221Cumulative Subject Index225Cumulative Musicians Index255
