Birthdate: August 29, 1924
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Died: December 14, 1963
Dinah Washington was a highly influential American singer and pianist celebrated for her diverse talents in jazz, blues, R&B, and traditional pop music. Known as the “Queen of the Blues,” she captivated audiences with her commanding vocal abilities. Throughout the 1950s, Washington emerged as one of the leading black female recording artists, garnering widespread acclaim. Her significant contributions to music were honored with inductions into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.
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