Dorothe Engelbretsdatter
Norwegian author who principally wrote hymns and strongly religious poems and is often considered the first female professional writer.
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Esther Bigeou
American vaudeville star
Dr Zelma Watson George
African-American opera singer, educator, and civic leader
Miriam Makeba
Renowned South African singer and civil rights activist.
Mary Cardwell Dawson
Opera singer and arts activist in 1900s Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.
Bea Arthur
While Bea Arthur is widely recognized for her iconic roles in “Maude” and “The Golden Girls,” her life and career were rich with fascinating, lesser-known aspects.
Regina Resnik
American opera singer with a career spanning five decades.
Connie Francis
American pop singer and actress who gained widespread recognition during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Diamanda Galás
American musician and singer-songwriter who passionately campaigns for AIDS education and the rights of those affected.
Dinah Washington
American vocalist and pianist; prominent black female recording artist in the 1950s.