Black Music 🎶 Month Artist …
Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996)
Ella Fitzgerald, also known as “The First Lady of Song” and “The Queen of Jazz,” was an American jazz singer. She was known for her strong timing, tone and improvisational scat singing ability. Fitzgerald’s career started in the 1930s on the streets of Harlem before she eventually made her debut at 17 years old at the Apollo Theater. In 1958, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to win a Grammy award (best vocal performance). She went on to win 12 more and also sell over 40 million records. Fitzgerald also made numerous appearances in various film and television programs solidifying herself as a pop culture icon.
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