Musical Groups
Male Musicians
Female Musicians
Male Musicians II
Miscellaneous Musicians
100
This historic ensemble made history being one of the first of its kind to make an electronic recording. It historically and currently has some of the world’s best musicians.
Who is the Philadelphia Orchestra
100
American composer of orchestral, opera, choral, and piano music. He is one of the most celebrated composers of the 20th century. One of his famous compositions was played at the funerals at Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Albert Einstein, Princess Grace of Monaco and featured in a key scene in the movie, “Platoon”
Who is Samuel Barber
100
Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter, actress and poet. She studied at the Philadelphia High School for Girls. In her music she infuses jazz, R&B, spoken word, and hip-hop.
Who is Jill Scott
100
A folk singer who infuses musical styles of folk, rock and soul in his music. His lyrics include social political messages and he has toured with Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and the Dave Matthews Band.
Who is Amos Lee
100
. One of the most celebrated singers in American history, this contralto became the first black person, American or otherwise, to perform at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. She sang on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial when the Daughters of the American Revolution refused permission for Anderson to sing to an integrated audience in Constitution Hall.
Who is Marian Anderson
200
A huge group of Philadelphia residents and musicians that march on a certain big holiday.
Who are the Mummers
200
This Grammy award-winning duo sold over five million albums. Although one of the members went on to become a huge star the duo has never officially split.
Who is DJ Jazzy & Fresh Prince
200
This singer and composer has successfully sang R&B, pop, gospel, and classical music but is most known as a contemporary jazz singer. She has six-octave range
Who is Rachelle Ferrell
200
A brilliant singer (spirituals, international folk, musicals, classical), actor, social activist, lawyer and athlete, He was active in civil rights and the U.S. Postal Service issued a 37 cent stamp in his honor in 2004.
Who is Paul Robson
200
Daughter of urban missionaries, she is a gifted vocalist-composer who has been at forefront of creating vocal jazz settings that express Christian theology for over 17 years. As a leader, she has released several highly acclaimed recordings. Blessed with a soaring mezzo-soprano voice, critics have praised her music for its distinctive sound of progressive ensemble jazz that is seamlessly blended with explicit Biblical messages of unwavering faith in God.
Who is Ruth Naomi Floyd
300
This acappella group started at the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) They are among a select group of artists that have held at the number-one spot for at least 50 weeks cumulatively, placing them just fourth on that list behind Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Mariah Carey.
Boys II Men
300
This musician and composer worked in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, and helped pioneer the use free jazz. He organized at least fifty recording sessions as a leader during his career, and appeared as a sideman on many other albums, notably with trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk.
Who is John Coltrane
300
A Grammy award-winning singer who spent over 50 years in the music Industry. She is famous for her rendition of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.
Patti Labelle
300
A R& B singer who started with the group, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes and also started a foundation that helps those with spinal cord injuries.
Teddy Pendergrass
300
This musician is American jazz-funk soul-jazz saxophonist who is considered by many to be one of the founders of the smooth jazz genre.
Grover Washington
400
This soul music vocal group, were one of the best-known Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. and are in the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. .
Who is The Stylistics
400
This musician is an American rock, R&B and soul singer, keyboardist, guitarist, songwriter and producer, best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist for a famous duo. He is in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Who is Daryl Hall
400
Born in Abington and grew up in Doylestown as Alecia Beth Moore, but goes by her stage name. Originally a member of the girl group Choice, she began her solo career with the 2000 single "There You Go", which was also included on her debut album, Can't Take Me Home, released later that year. The R&B album went on to be certified double-platinum in the United States. She gained further recognition upon collaborating with Lil' Kim, Christina Aguilera and Mýa for a cover of "Lady Marmalade" for the 2001 Moulin Rouge! soundtrack.
Who is P!nk
400
A pianist who was not born in Philadelphia but went to school in the city. He entered and won a competition at the age of nine to perform with the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Who is Andre Watts
400
This professional rock and roll singer, drummer and actor was a teen idol and had 34 top 40 hits and was named one of the top five artist during his era.
Who is Bobby Rydell
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