Dinah Washington: Biography, Facts and Career
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Dinah Washington (; born Ruth Lee Jones; August 29, 1924 – December 14, 1963) was an American singer and pianist, one of the most popular Black female recording artists of the 1950s. Primarily a jazz vocalist, she performed and recorded in a wide variety of styles including blues, R&B, and traditional pop music, and gave herself the title of "Queen of the Blues". She was also known as "Queen of the Jukeboxes". She was a 1986 inductee of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.
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- Full name: Dinah Washington
- Born: 1924-08-29
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q229322
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Who is Dinah Washington?
Dinah Washington (; born Ruth Lee Jones; August 29, 1924 – December 14, 1963) was an American singer and pianist, one of the most popular Black female recording artists of the 1950s.
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Dinah Washington is United States.
When was Dinah Washington born?
Dinah Washington was born on 1924-08-29.
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