1. American Roots Music: 5 Degrees of Separation By: Natalie Beach

2. Justin Bieber Justin Bieber is most famous for his songs "Baby" "One Time" and "Somebody to love". He was born in a small town in Canada and came long way to where he is today. He is a pop singer that got his start by making videos on youtube.com. He won four American Music awards. “I really show my heart when I sing, and it's not corny. I think I can grow as an artist, and my fans will grow with me”.-Justin Bieber http://www.youtube.com/user/kidrauhl?blend=1&ob=4#p/u/42/KJWZ SEkCrAMhttp://www.youtube.com/user/kidrauhl?blend=1&ob=4#p/u/42/KJWZ SEkCrAM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z5-P9v3F8w http://clizbeats.com/clizbeats-productions-inc- presents-justin-bieber-welcome-to-my-world/

3. Michael Jackson “The King of Pop” Michael Jackson, one of the most strongly influential artists of all-time, leaves an unforgettable imprint on popular music and culture. Five of Jackson's solo albums - "Off the Wall," "Thriller," "Bad,“ "Dangerous" and "HIStory," are among the top-sellers of all time and “Thriller” holds the distinction as the largest selling album worldwide in the history of the recording industry “In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope. In a world filled with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we must still dare to dream. And in a world filled with distrust, we must still dare to believe.”- Michael Jackson http://www.youtube.com/user/michaeljackson?blend=1 &ob=4http://www.youtube.com/user/michaeljackson?blend=1 &ob=4 http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/thriller-michael- jackson.jpg,

4. James Brown “Godfather of Soul” James Brown transformed gospel into rhythm & blues. He used great choreography and showmanship. He defined the directions black music would take. “I only got seventh-grade education, but I have a doctorate in funk, and I like to put that to good use”.-- James Brown http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=SzlpTRNIAvchttp://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=SzlpTRNIAvc http://blueopossum.homestead.com/Jamesbrown/Jam es-Brown-Gravity-298810.jpg

5. Little Richard “The Architect of Rock and Roll” Little Richard laid the foundation for rock and roll with his music and persona. He made some of the best rock and roll. His piano playing and raspy, shouted vocals on his songs "Tutti Frutti,” “Long Tall Sally” and “Good Golly, Miss Molly” defined the sound of rock and roll. He delivered wild performances while wearing sequined vests, mascara, and lipstick. "Little Richard is the beginning of Rock 'n' Roll."-Smokey Robinson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFq5O2kabQo&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=MLGxdC wVVULXeUzfBiBXugbIe2hhF9VmAXhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFq5O2kabQo&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=MLGxdC wVVULXeUzfBiBXugbIe2hhF9VmAX http://www.nndb.com/people/470/000026392/lr- sm.jpg

6. Mahalia Jackson “The queen of gospel” Mahalia Jackson was a pioneer of gospel music. She was one of the great voices of this century. She recorded about 30 albums during her career included a dozen "golds. “Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them”. -Mahalia Jackson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPZuWzZvoYQ&feature=r elatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPZuWzZvoYQ&feature=r elated http://www3.findagrave.com/photos/2 007/200/535_118495319127.jpg

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