Ethel Waters

Ethel Waters

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1896 - 1977

Occupation

Entertainment

Description

African-American jazz and blues singer, one of the most influential of her time. Noted for her rendition of 'Stormy Weather'. Made a transition to dramatic stage roles. One of America's highest paid entertainers of her time. First African woman to be nominated for an Emmy Award (1962). Had a lesbian relationship with dancer Ethel Williams.

See Also

• LGBTQ Jazz
• Rhythm & Blues and the LGBTQ Community

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.biography.com/people/ethel-waters-9524982#awesm=~oDr3VDT0a7krDI
• http://www.pbs.org/jazz/biography/artist_id_waters_ethel.htm
• http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/637514/Ethel-Waters
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWoEXnHzJqg

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