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Ella Fitzgerald. Dubbed “The First Lady of Song,” Ella Fitzgerald is considered one of history’s greatest singers, winning accolades that included 14 Grammys, the National Medal of Arts, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1958, she made history as the first black woman to win a Grammy.
18 Μαρ 2024 · Black Americans were tired of US policies that systematically discriminated against them, and it was in the 1950s that the movement calling for change made progress. But, while these were turbulent times for Black communities, they also inspired great music.
5 ημέρες πριν · Many of the best Black female singers have reached the top of the charts with their catchy tunes. They have careers that span the old guard of the '50s and '60s, on into the disco-dominated '70s and '80s, and through '90s, 2000s, and modern day.
10 Μαΐ 2023 · These artists have made a remarkable impact on the music landscape, paving the way for future generations. Some were renowned activists and philanthropists, with roles extending beyond the studio. Below, we look at the 30 best black female singers firmly at the heart of music history.
20 Οκτ 2023 · The phenomenal black female singers on the list have the extraordinary ability to touch people worldwide with their voices. Having made their mark on the world, these women continue to be iconic and leave us with some of the best songs of the century.
2 Φεβ 2024 · Born Ruth Lee Jones in Alabama in 1924, Dinah Washington was considered as one of the most popular black female artists in the 1950s. At 15 years old, she regularly performed as a singer to various Chicago nightclubs.
1 Φεβ 2021 · In honor of Black History Month, we’re celebrating Black women in music. We’re starting things off with the oldies—including several Motown hits, which helped shape an era of music. The Marvelettes’ record “Please, Mr. Postman” was the first from Motown to reach No. 1 on the pop charts.
