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A singer calls out to the crowd. An electric bass thumps out a beat. Horns blare and strings swirl. These are the sounds of R&B. Rhythm and blues music evolved from all sorts of sounds: swinging jazz, gritty blues, and African American spiritual songs. The music's smooth mix of styles made it unique, and its passionate performers made it a sensation.

Much like her hit TV show, I Love Lucy, Americans in the 1950s fell in love with Lucy. Born in New York in 1911, Lucille Ball was always a natural performer. She danced in the chorus of Broadway shows and acted in small parts in Hollywood movies. But Ball's true gift was comedy. She found a way to showcase her gifts in 1951 when CBS gave her the chance to star in a sitcom.

Throbbing disco beats boom at the club. Crowds move to the lively beat of dance pop hits. Fans scream and cheer for teen idols. These are the sounds of pop. After Elvis hit the scene in the 1950s, a distinct youth taste in popular music began to emerge. The sound of pop music has varied greatly in the decades since Elvis, ranging from rock to disco to boy bands to dance pop. But all pop music is defined by catchy melodies and a broad appeal to teens. Find out how it all began.

Delight in the biblical story of Joseph and his Coat of Many Colors, voiced by the English gardener, presenter and novelist Alan Titchmarsh. The story can be found in Genesis 37-46 and is one of selfless love and forgiveness. Alan Fred Titchmarsh, after working as a professional gardener and a gardening journalist, managed to establish himself as a media personality through appearances on gardening programmes.

When Gwen's grandfather disappears from their home in New York City, he leaves a message saying not to worry, but that's hard when Gwen has upcoming violin auditions at Julliard! But then she meets Robert, a fellow musician, and things seem to look up. At the same time, there are other forces in motion, like the scary great uncle who keeps coming by, and the strange man Gwen sees one day when shopping.

In a captivating collection of poems, Roxane Orgill steps into the frame of Harlem 1958, bringing to life the musicians' mischief and quirks, their memorable style, and the vivacious atmosphere of a Harlem block full of kids on a hot summer's day.

På 4. sal i Yrsas bygning bor operasangerinden Ilse og hendes kæreste. Yrsa og Maria synes, det er spændende, at Ilse kan synge så højt. En dag får de lov at se en opera, som Ilse synger i. Yrsa og Karl bor i en stor etageejendom i Algade. Hver bog handler om beboerne på en etage i huset og de gode og dårlige ting, de hver især kommer ud for. Bøgerne er skrevet til børn. Lena Eilstrup er født i 1945 og har skrevet et lang række børne- og ungdomsbøger. Hun modtog i 1998 Kommunernes Skolebiblioteksforenings Forfatterpris for hele sit forfatterskab.

Este livro é um convite aos pais, cuidadores e educadores para um encontro prazeroso com o bebê.Vamos cantar e brincar juntos? A compositora e arte-educadora Margareth Darezzo sugere várias atividades que podem ser feitas com crianças de 0 a 3 anos a partir de canções criadas especialmente para inserir a música na vida dos bebês.

Gezegenindeki çiçeğiyle pek anlaşamadığı için biraz uzaklaşmaya karar veren, yolculuğu sırasında Dünya’ya da uğrayan Küçük Prens Sahra Çölü'nde bir pilotla karşılaşır. Kimdir Küçük Prens, neden sürekli sorular sorar, çiçeğiyle neden anlaşamamıştır, gittiği diğer gezegenlerde kimlerle karşılaşmıştır ve neler öğrenmiştir? Bu öyküyü dinlerken Küçük Prens'in yaşadıkları ve öğrendikleri sayesinde hayatımıza tekrar bakıyoruz ve yaşamı anlamlandırmada "ne kadar da büyüdüğümüzü" görüyoruz.

Eine bezaubernde Sammlung von vierzig deutschen und englischen Halloweengedichten, gruselig und begeisternd von Kindern gesprochen...

Wer diese Melodie hört, weiß sofort: Es weihnachtet sehr! Doch was haben eine kleine Kirchenmaus und der größte Vulkanausbruch der Menschheitsgeschichte damit zu tun? Nur wenige Stunden Zeit hatte Dorfschullehrer Franz Xaver Gruber am 24. Dezember 1818, um das Gedicht seines Freundes Joseph Mohr zu vertonen. Und keine Ahnung, dass er gerade einen echten Hit zur Welt gebracht hatte. Ein Lied, das wie kein anderes für die Stimmung des Weihnachtsfestes und für die Sehnsucht nach Frieden und Geborgenheit steht.

Bonn, 1784. Im Frackrock mit weißen Seidenstrümpfen läuft der vierzehnjährige Ludwig hinüber zum Schloss des Kurfürsten, um dort auf der Orgel zu spielen – und die nächsten Schritte seiner Karriere zu einem der größten Komponisten der Menschheit zu gehen. Auf seinem Weg nach ganz oben trifft er Gönner und Zweifler, erlebt Schicksalsschläge und nie da gewesene Erfolge. Mit seiner Musik schafft er etwas komplett Neues und gewährt seinen Zuhörern Eintritt in eine Welt, in der alle Menschen Brüder und Schwestern sind.

Clara receives a nutcracker from her godfather Drosselmeyer on Christmas Eve. That night she dreams the nutcracker is fighting with toy soldiers against the army of the Mouse King. Clara helps the nutcracker and it transforms into a prince. Together they travel to the land of sweets and celebrate a wonderful sweet festival with the Sugar Plum Fairy. It was all just an amazing dream - or was it...?

Hansel and Gretel are sent into the forest by their mother to collect berries as a punishment. The siblings get lost in the twilight and discover the gingerbread house of an old ugly witch. She enchants the children and wants to bake them into gingerbread. Hansel and Gretel use their wits to save themselves and push the wicked old woman into her own oven. The children are finally found by their worried parents, who are looking for them in the forest. In the end the family is happily united.

A dangerous snake attacks Prince Tamino in the forest but three noble ladies protect him. Together with the bird catcher Papageno, Tamino is supposed to free Princess Pamina because the dreaded Sarastro has imprisoned her in his castle. Tamino and Papageno receive a magic flute and a glockenspiel from Pamina's mother, the Queen of the Night. The brave rescuers must overcome difficult tests, but the daring rescue plan succeeds. In the end, Tamino and Pamina, Papageno and his new girlfriend Papagena are happily in each other's arms.

"Hansel and Gretel" - a full cast audio play featuring famous melodies and beautiful arias. Experience Engelbert Humperdinck's world-renowned opera "Hansel and Gretel" as an audio play, performed by esteemed actors, complemented by intricate sound designs and effects as well as plenty of original opera music. Each act is introduced with interesting facts about the life of Engelbert Humperdinck (1854–1921).

"The Nutkracker" - a full cast audio play featuring famous melodies and beautiful music. On Christmas Eve, Clara receives a nutcracker from her godfather Drosselmeyer. During the night she has a strange dream: the nutcracker is fighting with his toy soldiers against the army of the Mouse King. Clara helps him, whereupon the nutcracker turns into a prince. Together they travel to the realm of sweets, where they get caught in a snowstorm and eventually land in Zuckerburg Castle. There the Sugar Plum Fairy celebrates a fantastical festival of sweets. It's a shame that this was all just a dream - or was it?

Die schönsten traditionellen englischen Kinderlieder. Ob beim Anhören, Mitsingen, Erspielen oder Tanzen - diese Lieder bringen viel Spaß und machen einfach Laune! Englisch lernen ganz spielerisch. Songs for Children bietet eine Zusammenstellung traditioneller englischer Lieder, die auch heute noch oft und gerne von Kindern aus England und Amerika gesungen werden. Die Lieder sind einfach, haben eingängige Melodien, sind sehr beliebt und werden schon seit Generationen weitervererbt.

Pit der kleine Floh wohnt auf Rex dem Schäferhund. Er liebt es, wenn im Konzertsaal nebenan musiziert wird. Schon einmal hat er sich dorthin einschmuggeln lassen und ein spannendes Tastenabenteuer erlebt. Dieses Mal macht sich Pit gemeinsam mit seiner kleinen Schwester Singa auf den Weg. Im Konzertsaal treffen sie die Spinne Tara wieder. Mit ihrer Hilfe lernen die beiden auf ganz besondere Weise die Violine kennen.

Silvina Masa, Übersetzerin dieser zauberhaften Geschichte, hat aus der Katzen-Liebesgeschichte ein magisches Hörspiel auf Spanisch gemacht. Kurzerhand hat sie in Argentinien insgesamt drei Tangos komponiert und eingespielt. Zusätzlich enthält das Hörbuch eine deutsche Sprachversion, gelesen von Benita Brunnert, sowie alle Lieder zum Hören und selbst Singen. Mia Miau ist eine Tangosängerin aus Buenos Aires. Kommt mit in die wunderbare Welt von Mia und folgt, wie Mia, der Melodie eures Lebens.