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    Ethel Waters (October 31, 1896 – September 1, 1977) was an American singer and actress. Waters frequently performed jazz, swing, and pop music on the Broadway stage and in concerts. She began her career in the 1920s singing blues.

  2. Ethel Waters, American blues and jazz singer and dramatic actress whose singing, based in the blues tradition, featured her full-bodied voice, wide range, and slow vibrato. Her notable acting credits included the stage and film adaptations of The Member of the Wedding.

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  3. Feb 24, 2022 · Despite a long, trailblazing career as a popular singer of jazz, swing, and pop music on the Broadway stage and in concerts, and Oscar and Emmy nominations, Ethel Waters is hardly known or recognized today among younger generations of movie and music lovers.

  4. It was first sang by Ethel Waters (1896-1977) at a club, and then recorded by her in the same year. It was later recorded by many other famous artists such as Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday...

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  5. Learn about Ethel Waters (1896–1977), the first African American to star in her own TV show and to be nominated for an Emmy. Explore her achievements in music, film, and activism at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

  6. Jan 5, 2021 · Waters became the first African-American singer to host her own radio show, to appear on television (in 1939), and to star in a TV drama series (in 1950). In Hollywood, she helped...

  7. Aug 29, 2018 · Learn about Ethel Waters, a singer, actress and activist who broke racial barriers in the 20th century. Discover her life story, achievements and legacy in the New York Public Library collections.