 Abbey Lincoln in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam on 13 July 1966 Image by Jack de Nijs for Anefo / Anefo; Restoration by User:Adam Cuerden, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC0 |
Abbey LincolnAbbey Lincoln Abbey Lincoln American singer, actress and activist (1930–2010) Anna Marie Wooldridge (August 6, 1930 – August 14, 2010),[1] known professionally as Abbey Lincoln, was an American jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress. She was a civil rights activist beginning in the 1960s.[2][3][4] Lincoln made a career out of delivering deeply felt presentations of standards, as well as writing and singing her own material. Quick facts Background information, Also known as ... Abbey Lincoln Lincoln in concert, 1966 Background information Also known as Gaby Lee Aminata Moseka Born Anna Marie Wooldridge (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 Occupations Singer, actress, and civil rights activist Years active 1956–2007 Labels… (Source: Wikipedia)
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