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Jane Ross
Irish folksong collector
Peggy Gilbert
Pioneering figure in the world of jazz and an advocate for women in music.
Eartha Kitt
American entertainer whose career spanned several decades and encompassed singing, acting, and dancing.
Dorothe Engelbretsdatter
Norwegian author who principally wrote hymns and strongly religious poems and is often considered the first female professional writer.
Esther Bigeou
American vaudeville star
Dr Zelma Watson George
African-American opera singer, educator, and civic leader
Louise De Mortie
African-American lecturer and fundraiser in the 19th century, renowned for her eloquence and her dedicated work in supporting the education of freed slaves.
Vy Higginsen
Influential figure in the world of entertainment, particularly recognized for her contributions in radio, theater, and music production.
Miriam Makeba
Renowned South African singer and civil rights activist.