Marlena Shaw
American singer (1942–2024)
Marlena Shaw (born Marlina Burgess, September 22, 1942 – January 19, 2024) was an American jazz, R&B,[1] blues, and soul singer.
Marlena Shaw | |
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 Shaw in 1967 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marlina Burgess |
| Born | September 22, 1942 New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 2024 (aged 81) |
| Genres | R&B, jazz, blues, soul, disco |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1967–2024 |
| Labels | Cadet, Blue Note, Verve |
Shaw died on January 19, 2024, at the age of 81.[2]
References
change- ↑ Haring, Bruce (January 20, 2024). "Marlena Shaw Dies: Jazz/R&B Singer for Sampling Staple 'California Soul' Was 81". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ↑ Delaney, By Zoe; Updated (2024-01-20). "California Soul singer Marlena Shaw dies as fans pay tribute to jazz legend". The Mirror. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
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