Sing For Your Supper

In the 1930s, Broadway's lights still burned brightly. Ethan Mordden completes his history of the Broadway musical by taking a look at this forgotten era. Shows like Anything Goes brought the glitter of Cole Porter and Merman's brass to the public. Innovations in dance were pioneered by Balanchine and others. Scenic advancements made Astaire's The Band Wagon move across the stage in novel ways. Gershwin's revolutionary Porgy and Bess entered the canon of American Classics. And The Cradle Will Rock and Johnny Johnson took the American political temperature. With his trademark wit and style, Ethan Mordden shines the spotlight on Broadway's forgotten decade.

A mother will do anything to protect her child... Karen and Tudor Morgan have moved from a small mining community to the bustle and noise of Cardiff in search of a new life. Tudor longs to be a star entertainer and so Karen gets a job, leaving her husband to look after their young daughter Delia, doing stints at clubs in the evening, whenever he can get them. Until one day Tudor is arrested for begging and Karen is horrified to learn that he has been busking during the day and taking three-year-old Delia with him to collect the money. When Tudor comes out of prison he gets an honest job but soon he is back to his old ways. And when his life of petty crime quickly turns into something far more sinister, it is all Karen can do to ensure she and her daughter survive ...

Succinct and to the point, David Rovics demystifies the very different skills necessary to cultivate the arts of songwriting, guitar-playing and tour booking. In an era when the truly independent record label is virtually a thing of the past, Rovics explains how it’s possible to make a living as a recording artist without a label. At a time when the corporate record industry is suing music fans for sharing music, Rovics explains why the internet is good for independent artists, and how to utilize its potential. For those hoping to get a major record deal and become rich and famous, look elsewhere. But if you’re looking to make a living as an independent artist, this pamphlet is a must-read.

Jamie is an orphan struggling to survive off of scraps of food given to him by the kindness of strangers. One night, he overhears two men speaking about their great plans to sail the world, and Jamie decides to go to the dock to find work. While there, he sees two men stealing something from the ship. Jamie follows them, and in the numerous skirmishes that follow, somehow ends up with what they were taking -- a fancy drum. The next morning, Jamie tries to return it to the ship and finds that the drum is the good luck charm of Sir Francis Drake -- famous explorer.Text Type: Realistic Fiction, Historical FictionTheme/Topic: Art and Music, Human History

Suggests twenty-six ideas to bring life to a dinner party, family gathering, picnic or weekend in the country, including ice breaking jokes, making music at the table, reciting poetry, and playing charades

Interviews 13 young singers who discuss their climb to success in a wide range of musical careers including teacher, church musician, studio singer, theater performer, songwriter-singer, and jazz stylist.