Choose a musical artist (from any music era) and provide a 1-2 page summary of the background or

Choose a musical artist (from any music era) and provide a 1-2 page summary of the background or history of the artist. Next, pick one of his or her main works (songs or compositions) and explain:

The meaning
The musical elements
The contribution that this piece has had to the development of music
If possible, find a way to listen to the piece so that you can comment on your reaction to the work