Affectionately dubbed as "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald’s amazing voice thrilled music fans for decades during her impeccable live performances. Even following her death in 1996 at age 79, ...

Ella Fitzgerald (1917–1996) was a gifted American jazz artist. She had a warm and lovely voice, with notable rhythmic sense, versatility, and intonation, as well as exceptional talent at scat singing.

Ella Fitzgerald's musical genius and influence is still being felt today. Latinx musicians Mabiland and Daymé Arocena explain how Fitzgerald... How Ella Fitzgerald Is Influencing A New Generation Of ...

This concert is not just an afternoon or evening of Fitzgerald’s songs or an imitation of the legendary singer. Lots of singers have sung the same classic songs, but not like Fitzgerald. Her warm ...

Tick (Ruth Crawford Seeger), a professor emerita of music history at Northeastern University, delivers a magisterial biography of singer Ella Fitzgerald (1917–1996), who “fearlessly explored ...

Like many renowned artists, Ella Fitzgerald always knew what she wanted to do in life. Unfortunately for her, those dreams of becoming a dancer were dashed once her voice got recognized instead of her ...

Explore the catalog of “The First Lady of Song” with tracks chosen by Valerie June, Yaya Bey, Imani Perry and 13 more writers and musicians. By Marcus J. Moore Caity Weaver’s 10-hour holiday music ...

Ella, First Lady of Song traces the 60-year career of the woman Mel Torme called “the best singer on the planet.” The story of Ella Fitzgerald truly challenges the age-old saying “The show must go on.

R&B legend, Detroit native and Grammy nominee Freda Payne is bringing jazz luminary Ella Fitzgerald back to life onstage at Meadow Brook Theatre’s “Ella, First Lady of Song,” opening this weekend at ...