Podpora rozvoje cizích jazyků pro Evropu 21. stol.

1. Podpora rozvoje cizích jazyků pro Evropu 21. stol. INVESTICE DO ROZVOJE VZDĚLÁVÁNÍ Tento projekt je spolufinancován Evropským sociálním fondem a státním rozpočtem České republiky.

2. AMERICANS IN MUSIC

3. Scott Joplin (1867 -1916) • composer and pianist • became famous for his unique ragtime compositions • dubbed the "King of Ragtime." • wrote forty-four original ragtime pieces, oneragtime ballet, and two operas • posthumously awarded the Pullizer prize • Film The Sting – uses his music • Works : The Maple Leaf Rag, The Entertainer

4. George Gershwin • 1898 (New York) – 1937 (California) • composer and pianist • he composed in popular and classical genres. • his brother Ira wrote lyrics for him. • his compositions have been used in • numerous films and on television, many musicians have recorded his songs Most famous works: - Summertime- Rhapsody In Blue - An American In Paris

5. Louis Armstrong • (1901-1971) • nicknamed Satchmo or Pops • jazz trumpeter and singer • from New Orleans • very charismatic stage presence and voice • great influence on popular music in general Works : What a wonderful world Hello Dolly

6. Miles Dewey Davis • (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) • trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. • one of the key figures in the history of jazz" • played important role in several major developments in jazz music, including cool jazz, hard bop, bebop or free jazz • struggled with drug addiction Works: Summertime It never entered my mind So what

7. Johnny Cash • (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003), • singer-songwriter • especially famous for country music but also contributed to other genres - rockabilly, rock and roll, blues, folk,gospel. • known for his deep, distinctive bass-baritone voice • themes of sorrow, moral tribulati and redemption. His signature songs include "I Walk the Line", "Folsom Prison Blues", "Ring of Fire", "Get Rhythm" and "Man in Black" (tribute to J.Cash)

8. Charles Edward Anderson"Chuck" Berry • (born October 18, 1926) • guitarist, singer, and songwriter. • one of the pioneers of rock and roll • John Lennon said: "If you tried to give rock and roll another name, • you might call it 'Chuck Berry'. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame included three of Chuck Berry's songs ("Johnny B. Goode", "Maybellene", "Rock and Roll Music"), of the 500 songs that shaped Rock and Roll.

9. Ray Charles (1930 - 2004) • pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950s • by fusing rhythm & blues, gospel, and blues styles he helped to create the new genre of soul music • also helped racially integrate country and pop music during the 1960s • one of the first African-American musicians to be given artistic control by a mainstream record company. Rolling Stone voted Ray Charles number two on their November 2008 list of "The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time" Famous songs: Georgia on My Mind I can't stop loving you

10. Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) • singer, songwriter and pianist • "The Queen of Soul". • In 2008, the American music magazine Rolling Stone ranked Franklin #1 on its list of The Greatest Singers of All Time. • Franklin was the only featured singer at the 2009 Presidential inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama. I say a little prayer Respect

11. Elvis Presley (1935 – 1977) • musician and actor - "King of Rock and Roll" • began his career in Memphis, Tennessee I in 1954 • one of the originators of rockabilly fusion of country and rhythm and blues • his energized interpretations of songs , many from African American sources, and his performance style made him enormously popular and controversial • In November 1956, he made his film debut in Love Me Tender. • prescription drug abuse severely demaged his health,

12. Michael Joseph Jackson • (1958 – 2009) • singer, dancer and entertainer - King of Pop • the most commercially successful entertainer of all time • Album Thriller the best-selling album ever • Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995) are among the world's best-selling albums. • transformed the music video from a promotional tool into an art form with videos for his songs such as "Billie Jean", "Beat It" and "Thriller" • his distinctive musical sound, vocal style, and choreography stretched across and broke down cultural, racial, economic, generational, and global barriers

13. Leonard Bernstein(1918 – 1990) • conductor, composer, author, music lecturer and pianist. • among the first conductors born and educated in the USA to receive worldwide acclaim • longtime music director of the New York Philharmonic • wrote music for West Side Story and many other Broadway shows • made numerous television appearances • according to the New York Times, he was "one of the most prodigally talented and successful musicians in American history."

14. Philip Glass(born1937) • one of the most influential composers of the late 20. century. • his music is described as minimalist. • Is very prolific: has written works for his own musical group ( the Philip Glass • Ensemble), operas, musical theatre works, eight symphonies, eight concertos, solo works, string quartets, and film scores • three of his film scores have been nominated for Academy Awards. Works Glassworks The Illusionist

15. (born September 23, 1949) Bruce Springsteen • singer-songwriter, nicknamed "The Boss" • his albums alternated between commercially accessible rock albums and folk-oriented works. • In his most successful studio albums, Born to Run and Born in the U.S.A., he sings about the struggles of daily life in America • supported President Barack Obama and liberal politics Dancing in the dark Streets of Philadelphia

16. Bob Dylan • (born May 24, 1941) • singer-songwriter, musician, painter and poet. • has been a major figure in popular music for five decades. • in 1960s he was an important figurehead of social unrest • . songs such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a- Changin'" became anthems for civil rights and anti war movements. Knocking on Heaven's Door

17. INVESTICE DO ROZVOJE VZDĚLÁVÁNÍ Tato výuková prezentace byla pořízena z finančních prostředků hrazených Evropským sociálním fondem a rozpočtem České republiky. Tento projekt je spolufinancován Evropským sociálním fondem a státním rozpočtem České republiky.