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Abbey Lincoln

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Artist information

Born in:Chicago,
United States of America
Year of Birth:1930
Year of death:2010

Biography

(source: wikipedia)

Anna Marie Wooldridge (August 6, 1930 – August 14, 2010), known professionally as Abbey Lincoln, was an American jazz vocalist. She was a civil rights activist beginning in the 1960s. Lincoln made a career out of delivering deeply felt presentations of standards as well as writing and singing her own material.
Born in Chicago but raised in Calvin Center, Cass County, Michigan, Lincoln was one of many singers influenced by Billie Holiday. Her debut album,... more

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  • Anna Marie Wooldridge
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