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| + | 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]] | ||
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| + | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
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| + | * 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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Latest revision as of 00:32, 1 June 2021
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.
