Louis Armstrong was an iconic American jazz trumpeter and singer who revolutionized the genre with his innovative style and captivating voice.
Coleman Hawkins was an American jazz saxophonist, known as the "Father of the Tenor Saxophone" and a pioneer in jazz improvisation.
Fats Waller, an American jazz pianist, composer, and singer, significantly influenced the swing era and popularized stride piano.
Frédéric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era whose unique style and expressive music transformed the piano repertoire.
Béla Bartók was a Hungarian composer, pianist, and ethnomusicologist who created a unique blend of Eastern European folk music and modern classical styles.
Arnold Schönberg was an Austrian-American composer and music theorist, known for his innovative use of atonality and development of the twelve-tone technique.
Alban Berg was an Austrian composer known for his contributions to the atonal and expressionist movements in classical music, with works like "Wozzeck" and "Lulu" defining his legacy.
Angela Morley was an English composer and renowned conductor, known for her groundbreaking work in film and television music, orchestrations, and electronic music.
Christian Friedrich Ludwig Buschmann was a German inventor and musician, best known for his creation of the harmonica and significant contributions to the world of music.
Johann Christoph Denner was a German woodwind instrument maker who invented the clarinet, revolutionizing the world of music.
João Gilberto was a Brazilian musician and singer who revolutionized the bossa nova genre with his unique guitar playing style and smooth vocals.
Mercedes Sosa, an Argentine singer and songwriter, passionately championed Latin American folk music and social justice through her soul-stirring voice.
Violeta Parra was a Chilean singer-songwriter, folklorist, and visual artist, renowned for her contributions to the Latin American folk revival.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a Pakistani musician and qawwali singer, renowned for his exceptional vocal abilities and profound impact on the world of South Asian music.
Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was an iconic Indian classical vocalist known for his soulful renditions and unparalleled mastery of Hindustani music.
Scott Fischer was an American mountaineer, known for his daring expeditions and being the first person to climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.
Dieterich Buxtehude was a prominent German-Danish Baroque composer, organist, and teacher, known for his richly imaginative and expressive sacred music.
Helmut Walcha was a German organist, teacher, and composer, renowned for his interpretations of Bach's works and contributions to the development of organ pedagogy.
Nicholas Temperley was an English musicologist, composer, and pianist celebrated for his research in early music and contributions to the field of musicology.