Mary Cardwell Dawson
Opera singer and arts activist in 1900s Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.
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Fannie Mae Duncan
African American-entrepreneur and civil rights pioneer in Colorado Springs best known for establishing the Cotton Club, an integrated jazz club
Domna Samiou
Renowned Greek folk music singer and researcher dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional Greek music.
Isabelle de Charrière
Swiss-Dutch writer and composer
Bea Arthur
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.
Annik Honoré
Belgian journalist and music promoter
Regina Resnik
American opera singer with a career spanning five decades.
Connie Francis
American pop singer and actress who gained widespread recognition during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Diamanda Galás
American musician and singer-songwriter who passionately campaigns for AIDS education and the rights of those affected.
Dinah Washington
American vocalist and pianist; prominent black female recording artist in the 1950s.