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Born: August 06, 1930 in Chicago, IL
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Vocal

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Biography:
As with her hero Billie Holiday, Abbey Lincoln always means the lyrics she sings. A dramatic performer whose interpretations are full of truth and insight, Lincoln actually began her career as a fairly lightweight supper-club singer. She went through several name changes (including Anna Marie, Gaby Lee, and Gaby Woolridge) before settling on Abbey ... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2007 Abbey Sings Abbey
2006 Naturally
2003 It's Me
2000 Over the Years
1999 Wholly Earth
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Filmography:
2002 Strange Fruit
1990 Mo' Better Blues
1978 All in the Family: What'll We Do With Stephanie?
1972 A Short Walk to Daylight
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Influenced By: Billie Holiday Mildred Bailey Dinah Washington Bessie Smith Ella Fitzgerald More >> Followers: Veronica Nunn Fay Claassen Libby York Diana Krall Nnenna Freelon More >>

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