Candace Allen (author)
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Candace Allen (born 1950) is an American novelist, political activist, cultural critic and screenwriter, who is based in London. She was the first African-American woman to be a member of the Directors Guild of America.[1] She is the niece of actress and drama coach Billie Allen,[2] and the former wife of British conductor Sir Simon Rattle.[3][4] As a writer, Allen has published work including the novel Valaida and the non-fiction book Soul Music: The Pulse of Race and Music, and she is a contributor to The Guardian and other newspapers.
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Candace Allen | |
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Born | 1950 (age 73–74) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Education | Harvard University (BA) |
Occupation(s) | Novelist, political activist, cultural critic and screenwriter |
Known for | Valaida (2004) |
Notable work | Soul Music: The Pulse of Race and Music (2012) |
Spouse | |
Relatives | Billie Allen (aunt) |
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