Donna Summer
The Queen of Disco who won five Grammys and sold more than one hundred million records worldwide.
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Jessye Norman
African-American opera and jazz singer
Leontyne Price
Grammy-winning African-American opera singer
Céline Dion
Céline Dion is perhaps one of the most celebrated and best-selling singers of all time.
Billie Holiday
Jazz and blues icon
Esperanza Spalding
Esperanza Spalding was gifted with a natural talent for music. Not only is she an amazing jazz singer, but she can also play the upright bass at the same time, a skill that takes most musicians years to be able to do. While her music is categorized as jazz, she incorporates elements of R&B and Brazilian music into her songs.
Celia Cruz
Known worldwide as the “Queen of Salsa,” Cruz recorded more than 70 albums and received countless accolades.
Lena Horne
Legendary singer/actor Lena Horne has fought against racism in the entertainment industry throughout her career and against racial discrimination in this country throughout her life.
Miriam Makeba
Renowned South African singer and civil rights activist.
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.