Eartha Kitt
American entertainer whose career spanned several decades and encompassed singing, acting, and dancing.
American entertainer whose career spanned several decades and encompassed singing, acting, and dancing.
American vaudeville star
African-American opera singer, educator, and civic leader
African-American lecturer and fundraiser in the 19th century, renowned for her eloquence and her dedicated work in supporting the education of freed slaves.
Australian singer and guitarist active during the 1960s and 1970s.
Opera singer and arts activist in 1900s Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.
Renowned Greek folk music singer and researcher dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional Greek music.
While Bea Arthur is widely recognized for her iconic roles in “Maude” and “The Golden Girls,” her life and career were rich with fascinating, lesser-known aspects.
American opera singer with a career spanning five decades.
American pop singer and actress who gained widespread recognition during the late 1950s and early 1960s.