Ethel Waters
Musician and actress Ethel Waters rose from the depths of poverty to become a
major figure in American entertainment, where she achieved numerous firsts as a
Black woman and left behind a legacy warranting special recognition from the
Library of Congress and her own postage stamp. Born on October 31, 1896, to a
teenage rape victim, Waters grew up poor and neglected, but was able to
capitalize on an opportunity that arose after she was coaxed into singing during
an event at a nightclub. Her voice earned her a paying gig at a venue in
Baltimore, which launched her into a whirlwind ...
My Handy ManJames P. Johnson and Ethel Waters
Am I Blue
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Heat WaveEthel Waters
Stormy Weather
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A Hundred Years from TodayEthel Waters
The Favourite Songs Of Ethel Waters
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Miss Otis RegretsCole Porter and Ethel Waters
The Cole Porter Selection: De-Lovely - Vol. 3
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I Got RhythmEthel Waters
Ken Burns Jazz-The Story Of America's Music
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Don't Blame Me
Jimmy McHugh, Ethel Waters and The Dorsey Brothers OrchestraGeorgia On My Mind
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