Nadia Boulanger, composerSept. 16, 1887-Oct. 22, 1979
Lives of the Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1993)
A composer and teacher, Boulanger's nickname was "Tender Tyrant." Among her famous pupils were Aaron Copland and Philip Glass.
Visit the Nadia Boulanger web site for more information about this influencial woman.
B.B. King, musician
Sept. 16, 1925-
The Blues Singers: Ten Who Rocked the World by Julius Lester, illustrated by Lisa Cohen (Jump at the Sun/Hyperion, 2001)
Guitarist and songwriter B. B. King made his first hit record in 1952. And he's been recording ever since.
Visit the Official B.B. King web site for more info on B.B. King and his famous guitar named "Lucille."
