March 26 - Pierre Boulez; Diana Ross (The Musical Birthday Series, 2nd Annual Cycle)

Pierre Boulez (26 March 1925 – 5 January 2016) was one of the foremost composers and conductors of his time. 
[For last year's concoction, also on Pierre Boulez click here.]

Pierreless

I’m suspicious when anyone says

That of all of la musique française,

The music they’d choose

To sooth and amuse

Is written by Monsieur Boulez.

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Diana Ross (b. 26 March 1944) is an American singer, actress, and record producer. 

Flexibility

"Ms. Ross is the only female artist to have number one singles as a solo artist; as the other half of a duet (Lionel Richie); as a member of a trio (the Supremes); and, as an ensemble member (We are the World-USA for Africa)." -- Wikipedia  

Miss Ross wasn’t thrown for a loop

No matter the size of the group.

Of awards on her shelf

There are those for herself,

And a trio, duet, and a troop.

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