Best African American Female Singers - April 2024

The Idea of You: A Novel

"Captures what fame looks like, and how it affects us all...a fun, juicy love story!"--Elizabeth BanksSolène Marchand, the thirty-nine-year-old owner of an art gallery in Los Angeles, is reluctant to take her daughter, Isabelle, to meet her favorite boy band. But since her divorce, she’s more eager than ever to be close to Isabelle. The last thing Solène expects is to make a connection with one of the members of the world-famous August Moon. But Hayes Campbell is clever, winning, confident, and posh, and the attraction is immediate. That he is all of twenty years old further complicates th... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1250125901
• ASIN: 1250125901
• ISBN: 1250125901
• Brand: GRIFFIN
• Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin

One Love

Adapted from one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs, One Love brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics of his music to life for a new generation. Readers will delight in dancing to the beat and feeling the positive groove of change when one girl enlists her community to help transform her neighborhood for the better. Adapted by Cedella Marley, Bob Marley's first child, and gorgeously illustrated by Vanessa Newton, this heartwarming picture book offers an upbeat testament to the amazing things that can happen when we all get together with one love in our hearts.

• ASIN: 1452102244
• ASIN: 1452102244
• ISBN: 1452102244
• Brand: Chronicle Books CA
• Manufacturer: Chronicle Books

The Seven Deadly Sins Box Set: Books 1-4

*** Grab the first four books in one boxed set. ***—A stubborn workaholic who doesn’t have time for love.—A moody mortician who doesn’t believe in it. —A widowed single mother who thinks she'll never find it again.—And a stressed caretaker who denies her love for her best friend.Each book in the Seven Deadly Sins series features a new sin as the primary culprit hindering the character’s chance for love. The series follows seven college friends, now in their early thirties, are at different points in their lives and are navigating the L.A. dating scene—or simply trying to avoid... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07TPGQWRK
• ASIN: B07TPGQWRK

Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin

The definitive biography of the Queen of Soul from acclaimed music writer David Ritz.Aretha Franklin began life as the golden daughter of a progressive and promiscuous Baptist preacher. Raised without her mother, she was a gospel prodigy who gave birth to two sons in her teens and left them and her native Detroit for New York, where she struggled to find her true voice. It was not until 1967, when a white Jewish producer insisted she return to her gospel-soul roots, that fame and fortune finally came via "Respect" and a rapidfire string of hits. She has evolved ever since, amidst personal trag... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00IRIR7IA
• ASIN: B00IRIR7IA
• Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company

A Time to Stand

In a small Georgia town where racial tensions run high and lives are at stake, can one lawyer stand up for justice against the tide of prejudice on every side?Adisa Johnson, a young African-American attorney, is living her dream of practicing law with a prestigious firm in downtown Atlanta. Then a split-second mistake changes the course of her career.Left with no other options, Adisa returns to her hometown where a few days earlier a white police officer shot an unarmed black teen who is now lying comatose in the hospital.Adisa is itching to jump into the fight as a special prosecutor, but fee... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01MTMKVII
• ASIN: B01MTMKVII
• Brand: Thomas Nelson
• Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson

Packing Heat (The Blue-Collar Lover Series Book 2)

"Day delivers a lively romance." --RT Book ReviewsNothing invigorates the five Carter brothers more than an honest day's work--and the right woman to come home to at night…Douglas Carter never expected the summer job he took at the post office ten years ago to become his career. But now, at twenty-eight, he has zero regrets. He's happy to have a regular paycheck, good friends, and a sweet plan for retiring early.  If only his cute but oh-so-uptight new coworker felt as content as he does…Janice Baker only works at the post office out of necessity. Her real dream is to become a singer. At... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00Y6RBZX4
• ASIN: B00Y6RBZX4
• Manufacturer: Dafina

Tattooed Hearts (Martha's Way Book 3)

A first love that deserves a second chance.At eighteen, Claire Peters fled Martha’s Vineyard, leaving the only life she had ever known and the only man she had ever loved. With stars in her eyes, Claire pursued her Hollywood dreams and seduced the world. A decade later, her heart longs for the man she left behind.Doctor Forrest Devereaux is the Vineyard’s homegrown hero. But his well-balanced world is shattered when a tragic event forces him to question everything. Adrift in a sea of anger and betrayal, Forrest is lost among the lies and broken promises. Despite their rocky past, he turns ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B0157E69H6
• ASIN: B0157E69H6
• Manufacturer: My Happy Chaos Publishing

Queen of Bebop: The Musical Lives of Sarah Vaughan

Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2017Washington Post Best Book of 2017Amazon Editors' Top 100 Pick of the YearAmazon Best Humor and Entertainment Pick of the YearBooklist Top Ten Arts BookQueen of Bebop brilliantly chronicles the life of jazz singer Sarah Vaughan, one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the twentieth century and a pioneer of women’s and civil rightsSarah Vaughan, a pivotal figure in the formation of bebop, influenced a broad array of singers who followed in her wake, yet the breadth and depth of her impact—not just as an artist, but also as an African-Americ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01MAXOTQB
• ASIN: B01MAXOTQB
• Manufacturer: Ecco

Ella Fitzgerald: A Biography Of The First Lady Of Jazz

The life of the very private and media-shy Ella Fitzgerald has long been shrouded in a mixture of half-truths and fiction. What emerges in Stuart Nicholson's groundbreaking biography is a remarkable story of a poor black girl's determination to realize the American Dream in the face of racial and sexual prejudice. She succeeded, and is now the definition of "jazz singer" to millions, one of the greatest of all jazz musicians. In this fullest account ever of her life, Nicholson draws on fresh research and interviews with Ella's friends and colleagues. Supplemented by Phil Schaap's authoritative... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0306806428
• ASIN: 0306806428
• ISBN: 0306806428
• Manufacturer: Da Capo Press

Vengeance: A Novel

Mega bestselling author Zane returns to the world of her hugely popular novels Addicted and Nervous in this dark and exhilarating follow-up featuring a beautiful but emotionally damaged pop star desperate and determined to enact revenge on those who have caused her to hide behind her fame.After fleeing from Atlanta years ago following a traumatic event, Caprice Tatum decides it’s time to return to her roots—only this time, she’s coming back as Wicket, the international pop sensation who’s the very definition of fame and fortune. And while she may be the perfect diva onstage, offstage s... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1501108042
• ASIN: 1501108042
• ISBN: 1501108042
• Brand: Atria Books
• Manufacturer: Atria Books

The Sweethearts of Soul

The author of the critically acclaimed novel The Justus Girls spins a lively, outrageous tale about a girl singing group that hits the heights in the heyday of rock and roll, and then comes shockingly down to earth.Ladies and Gentlemen, presenting the legendary Sweethearts of Soul ...At long last, the Rock and Soul Foundation is honoring Ruth Thomas, Adeline Lights, Venus Jones, and Brenda Wade with the Pioneer Award and a place in its hall of fame. When music reporter Legs Diamond gets the assignment to do an in-depth story on the women, what a tale she hears, from their start singing gospel ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0060184752
• ASIN: 0060184752
• ISBN: 0060184752
• Manufacturer: Harper

Aaliyah: More Than a Woman

Don’t miss the inspirational biography behind the exciting new Lifetime movie Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B, starring Alexandra Shipp as the extraordinary singer Aaliyah.Aaliyah Dana Haughton was that music business rarity: a teen idol who transformed herself into a critically acclaimed hip-hop soul artist, a singer who successfully made the transition to actress, and a beautiful woman who never let the trappings of celebrity go to her head. Following her impressive debut at age fourteen with the album Age Ain’t Nothin’ but a Number, Aaliyah raised the bar with her hugely influential and ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1476754659
• ASIN: 1476754659
• ISBN: 1476754659
• Manufacturer: MTV Books

Friday Night at Honeybee's: A Novel

• ASIN: B001O1O7GC
• ASIN: B001O1O7GC
• Manufacturer: Delta

Custom & Unique {9" Inch} 1 Single, Home & Garden "Standing" Figurine Decoration Made of Grade A Polyresin w/ African American Female Singer Style {Brown & Pink}

This product is perfect for decorating any time of the year! Read the title very carefully to determine whether or not this product will suit your needs. Ornaments, statues and figurines have been popular for 1000s of years and make a great accent for any holiday, event or home!

• ASIN: B01NCX94H0
• ASIN: B01NCX94H0
• Brand: mySimple Products
• Size: Medium
• Manufacturer: mySimple Products

African American Jazz Singer Women's Sport High Stockings Athletic Mid-Calf Socks 19.7"

These Knee High Socks Are Perfect For Those Who Wants To Keep Cool, Cute And Funny. Make A Little Bit Difference May Totally Brighten Up Your Day And Light Your Mood! We Give Your Feet Personality With Every Step.are The Highest Quality Luxury Novelty Knee High Socks Available. Made From 80% Combed Cotton And 100% Fun, These Socks Are Soft, Comfortable, Stretchy And Breathable,durability And Flexibility.

• ASIN: B07P8S2HL2
• UPC: 635821217568
• ASIN: B07P8S2HL2
• Brand: HzuGchi
• Size: One Size

Black Resonance : Iconic Women Singers and African American Literature

Black Resonance analyzes writings by Richard Wright, Ralph Ellison, James Baldwin, Gayl Jones, and Nikki Giovanni that engage such iconic singers as Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Mahalia Jackson, and Aretha Franklin. The book focuses on

• UPC: 24349062

Black Resonance : Iconic Women Singers and African American Literature

Analyzes the connection between African American authors and singers from the 1920s to the

• UPC: 24349061

Girl Singer

"1938: eighteen-year-old Avery, aspiring singer, is heard by Lester "Pres" Young, Count Basie's tenor saxophonist. Pres recommends her to Basie, and Avery is whisked into the jazz life. Years later, with several hit records to

• UPC: 46224403

Africa's Best Triple Repair Oil Moisturizer Miracle Cream Hair & Scalp Conditioner 6 oz

Triple Repair Oil Moisturizer Miracle Cream Hair ; Scalp

• UPC: 50566476
• Model: 1-120-06-1243
• Rating: 5.0