Marlena Shaw
American singer (1942–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marlena Shaw (born Marlina Burgess, September 22, 1942 – January 19, 2024) was an American jazz, R&B,[1] blues, and soul singer.
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Birth name | Marlina Burgess |
Born | (1942-09-22)September 22, 1942 New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
Died | January 19, 2024(2024-01-19) (aged 81) |
Genres | R&B, jazz, blues, soul, disco |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instruments | Vocals, piano |
Years active | 1967–2024 |
Labels | Cadet, Blue Note, Verve |
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Shaw died on January 19, 2024, at the age of 81.[2]