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“There wouldn't be a Halle Berry or an Angela Bassett or a Cicely Tyson if there hadn't been a Lena Horne.”

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Dee Dee Bridgewater

Dee Dee Bridgewater, born on May 27, 1950, is an American jazz singer and songwriter. Renowned for her distinctive voice and musical talent, she has earned acclaim in the jazz world and has won multiple Grammy Awards. more

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