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Born: August 29, 1924 in Tuscaloosa, AL
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's
Died: December 14, 1963 in Detroit, MI
Genre: Vocal

Biography:
Dinah Washington was at once one of the most beloved and controversial singers of the mid-20th century -- beloved to her fans, devotees, and fellow singers; controversial to critics who still accuse her of selling out her art to commerce and bad tast ...More >>

Discography: 1964 Stranger on Earth 1963 Late, Late Show 1963 In Tribute 1963 In Love 1963 Good Old Days More >>

Filmograpy:

1993	Masters of American Music: Bluesland - A Portrait of American Music
1991	Music and Comedy Masters Series
1989	The Ladies Sing the Blues
1989	Variety at the Apollo Theatre

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Similar Artists: Betty Carter Helen Humes Etta Jones Marlena Shaw Nancy Wilson More >>

Influenced By: Billie Holiday Bessie Smith Ella Fitzgerald Fats Waller Lena Horne More >> Followers: Aretha Franklin Diana Krall Diane Schuur Maxine Brown Esther Phillips More >>

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