The many traditions of North African music she listened to as a child had a big influence on her.

VOA: special.2010.08.11

(Music: "God Bless The Child") Eartha Kitt lived on the streets and worked in a factory as a young teenager.

VOA: special.2009.06.07

Koko Taylor began singing gospel and blues music as a child in Memphis,Tennessee.

VOA: special.2009.06.12

He says music can be an important link between a parent and child.

VOA: special.2009.06.05

She started writing music as a child.

VOA: special.2010.07.12

Easton began dreaming of a career in Country music as a young child.

VOA: standard.2010.04.09