Abby lincoln biography
Abbey Lincoln
American singer (1930–2010)
Abbey Lincoln | |
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Lincoln in concert, 1966 | |
| Birth name | Anna Marie Wooldridge |
| Also known as | Aminata Moseka |
| Born | (1930-08-06)August 6, 1930 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | August 14, 2010(2010-08-14) (aged 80) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress, civil rights activist |
| Years active | 1956–2007 |
| Labels | Riverside, Verve, Marge |
Musical artist
Anna Marie Wooldridge (August 6, 1930 – August 14, 2010),[1] known professionally as Abbey Lincoln, was an American jazz vocalist and songwriter.
Abbey Lincoln - Wikipedia
She was a civil rights activist beginning in the 1960s.[2][3] Lincoln made a career out of delivering deeply felt presentations of standards, as well as writing and singing her own material.
Career
Music
Born on August 6, 1930, in Chicago, but raised in Calvin Center, Cass County, Michigan, Lincoln was one of many singers influenced by Billie Holiday. Abbey Lincoln Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life ...
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