E-mail a friendJanuary 27, 2006
Biographer Peter Guralnick explains the role of soul music singers during the civil rights movement. Tony Award-winner Heather Headley reflects on the transition from Broadway to recording artist.
Peter Guralnick
Peter Guralnick
Author Peter Guralnick is considered to be one of the leading authorities on twentieth-century American popular music. He's best-known for his highly-acclaimed two-volume biography of Elvis Presley. He's also the author of the trilogy on American roots music, Sweet Soul Music, Lost Highway and Feel Like Going Home. Guralnick has won a Grammy and several awards for his writing, including an American Book Award. His latest effort is Dream Boogie, an examination of the life of soul legend Sam Cooke.
Heather Headley
Heather Headley
Multitalented Heather Headley has had amazing success on Broadway, with The Lion King and her marquee role in Aida, for which she won a Tony. She also earned Grammy nods for her debut album and has just released her follow-up, 'In My Mind.' Born in Trinidad, Headley sang and played piano before kindergarten. She studied musical theater only to indulge her passion. At Northwestern University, she appeared in off-campus productions, which, thankfully for her fans, led to a change of course in her career.