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| − | <p> | + | <p>There is a rich history of LGBTQ Jazz composers, musicians, and singers. All of these individuals publicy announced their sexual orientation, and many have been active in supporting the community.</p> |
| − | <p> | + | <p>They include the classic singing sensations [[Johnny Mathis]] (who has sold a record 350 million albums worldwide, and noted for the song 'Misty'), [[Ethel Waters]] (the highest paid entertainer of her time, and noted for the song 'Stormy Weather'), and [[Billy Strayhorn]] (who wrote and performed the song 'Take the A Train').</p> |
| − | <p> | + | <p>Two of the contemporary LGBTQ Jazz artists, [[Andy Bey]] and [[Fred Hersch]], have received a significant number of international awards for their work and have identified as HIV positive.</p> |
| − | <p> | + | <p>We have been able to identify LGBTQ jazz musicians from France, Canada, the United States, and Great Britain. For more fascinating biographies, and links to videos of their performances [[LGBTQ Jazz|Click Here]]</p> |
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]] | '''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]] | ||
Revision as of 01:00, 6 May 2014
The goal of QueerBio.com is to be the definitive online biographical reference source for the international LGBTQ community. Its database lists over 6,000 contemporary and historical figures who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, and includes artists, sports figures, politicians, entertainers, business leaders, academics, activists, and more. The database is widely international in scope and is an ideal source for research and analysis with full search and sort functionality.
The mission is to inspire, educate, and motivate all generations of LGBTQ individuals through a collective knowledge of this international community.
Managing Editors: Mark S. Bonham, Connie Bonello
Search for a Biography
To search for an individual from the database of over 6,000 biographies, simply type the name in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO.
Alternatively, you can view and scroll through the entire list of biographies by viewing the All Biographies section.
To search for LGBTQ individuals with a common characteristic (examples: all Nobel Prize winners, all Writers, all Politicians, all Tony Award winners, all Olympic Gold medal winners, all individuals of a specific nationality) simply type the characteristic in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO. Results of your search will be displayed alphabetically by Last Name. A second Search Box will be displayed for you to search within the database of individuals with that common characteristic.
Subscribe to our Weekly Email Biography Newsletter
By subscribing to our weekly email Biography Newsletter you will receive a weekly email containing informative stories about notable international LGBTQ individuals or groups.
Bonham Centre Awards Gala
Annual Awards established in 2007 to recognize individuals or groups that have made a significant contribution to the advancement and education of human rights issues surrounding sexual education. Click here to find out more about the Bonham Centre Awards, past recipients, and present nominees.
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Did You Know?
LGBTQ JAZZ
There is a rich history of LGBTQ Jazz composers, musicians, and singers. All of these individuals publicy announced their sexual orientation, and many have been active in supporting the community.
They include the classic singing sensations Johnny Mathis (who has sold a record 350 million albums worldwide, and noted for the song 'Misty'), Ethel Waters (the highest paid entertainer of her time, and noted for the song 'Stormy Weather'), and Billy Strayhorn (who wrote and performed the song 'Take the A Train').
Two of the contemporary LGBTQ Jazz artists, Andy Bey and Fred Hersch, have received a significant number of international awards for their work and have identified as HIV positive.
We have been able to identify LGBTQ jazz musicians from France, Canada, the United States, and Great Britain. For more fascinating biographies, and links to videos of their performances Click Here
Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here
