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Jazz Musician of the Day: Ethel Waters

Source: Michael Ricci
October 31, 2009
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Ethel Waters

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Ethel Waters

Ethel Waters - vocalist (1896 - 1977) Vocalist and actress Ethel Waters was a key figure in the development of African American culture between the two World Wars. She broke barrier after barrier... more

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