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Sharon Lafaye Jones (May 4, 1956 – November 18, 2016) was an American soul and funk singer. She was the lead singer of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings , a soul and funk band based in Brooklyn , New York . [2]
Sharon Jones, a powerhouse soul singer with a gritty voice, fast feet and indomitable energy, died Friday of pancreatic cancer. She was 60. Her death was confirmed by Judy Miller Silverman, her...
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings were an American funk and soul band signed to Daptone Records. They were part of a revival movement of mid-1960s to mid-1970s style funk and soul music. [2] They released their debut album Dap Dippin' in 2002, the first of seven studio albums.
Nov 19, 2016 · Soul singer Sharon Jones, lead singer of the group The Dap-Kings, has died, her publicist announced late Friday. She was 60. Music Interviews. 'No Music, No Headphones': Sharon Jones On Getting...
Nov 19, 2016 · The Grammy-nominated vocalist died of pancreatic cancer in 2016 after a long and successful career. She was known for her powerful voice, energetic stage presence and influence from James Brown.
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Nov 19, 2016 · Sharon Jones, whose albums and electrifying live performances with her band the Dap-Kings helped lead a soul and funk revival, died Friday at the age of 60 after battling pancreatic cancer.
Nov 19, 2016 · NEW YORK (AFP) - Sharon Jones, a fiery Grammy-nominated soul and funk singer sometimes called the "female James Brown," has died after losing a battle to pancreatic cancer. She...