Rhythm and Blues/Soul Project
Due April 27 and 28
Top Artists
- Luther Vandross
- Smokey Robinson
- James Brown
- Stevie Wonder
- Ray Charles
- Aretha Franklin
- Sam Cooke
- Marvin Gaye
- Otis Redding
- Etta James
- Anita Baker
- Gladys Knight
- Whitney Houston
- Tina Turner
- Diana Ross
Project Description
Directions: Use the following resources to learn about your artist and their contributions to the rhythm and blues/soul genre. Design a Smore show what you have learned.
Checklist of information:
- History of artist (born/died, start in music, fame in music, important contributions, and awards)
- Event that propelled the artist to fame (song release, record release, or signing contract)
- Top Songs (no more than 7)
- Top Albums (no more than 5)
- Characteristics of R&B/Soul
- YouTube video
- SHMRG chart of YouTube video
- Citations
Database Resources
Advanced Google Search
Put the name of your artist in quotes. (Ex. "Stevie Wonder")
Be aware of the credibility of the websites
Wikipedia
Wikipedia can be a great place to learn background information. However, you need to verify your resources.
Follow the References that Wikipedia uses to find and source the information. This information is found at the bottom of the Wikipedia page.
Biography
An easy to read biography that separates the artist information into various stages. It also provides videos and citations!
Citiations
Use Easybib!
Don't forget:
1. Website Title
2. Article Title
3. Article Author
4. Website Publisher
5. Date of production