Marlena Shaw
American jazz, blues and soul singer (1939–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marlina Burgess (born September 22, 1939 – January 19, 2024), professionally known by her stage name Marlena Shaw, was an American singer. Shaw began her singing career in the 1960s and continued to perform until her death. Her music has often been sampled in hip hop music, and used in television commercials.
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Birth name | Marlina Burgess |
Born | (1939-09-22)September 22, 1939 New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
Died | January 19, 2024(2024-01-19) (aged 84) |
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Occupation(s) | Singer |
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Years active | 1967–2024 |
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