Tuesday, December 7, 2010

African American Female Singers

African American Female Singers: "Tina Turner Tina Turner is an American singer, regarded as 'The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll'. She was born on November 26, 1939 in Tennessee, United States, as Anna Mae Bullock. Tina started her music career with 'Rhythm and Blues' musician Ike Turner. At the age of 18, she started singing for Ike's shows occasionally. Later, both of them got married and formed 'Ike & Tina Turner Revue'. In 1960, 'A Fool in Love' became a huge R&B hit. 'Proud Mary', in 1968, won a Grammy for the Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo. In 1984, 'What's Love Got to Do with it' made it to the top of Billboard Hot 100. Tina has won 8 Grammies in her career"

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