Supreme Sirens

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A stunning photography book that explores the power, rebellion, and resilience held within the voices of trailblazing Black female musicians.This first-ever art book to honor the B lack female singers and musicians who dominate the music industry is from entertainment journalist and fashion stylist Marcellas Reynolds, the author of Supreme Models and Supreme Actresses.Supreme Sirens chronicles the most influential and successful Black performers—from legendary jazz chanteuse Billie Holiday to the queen of soul Aretha Franklin and from glamorous girl groups such as the Supremes to modern, iconic superstars including Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Janet Jackson.Through exquisite photographs, personal interviews, short biographies, and career milestones, Reynolds details how these women’s music and careers have become the soundtrack of our lives.Supreme Sirens shares the power and wisdom of women who are at the forefront of entertainment; women who have overcome racial prejudices and redefined contemporary notions of Black women by breaking glass ceilings and tearing down barriers in the recording studio and on stage and screen.Packed with hundreds of gorgeous color photographs, this is a coffee table book ready to display, share, and gift. Show more