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Una Winifred Atwell (27 February or 27 April 1910 or 1914 – 28 February 1983) was a Trinidadian pianist who enjoyed great popularity in Britain and Australia from the 1950s with a series of boogie-woogie and ragtime hits, selling over 20 million records.
Winifred Atwell Plays "The Black And White Rag" (with "Twelfth Street Rag") http://www.mikewoollett.com/ Here is the "Queen Of the Keyboard" playing her biggest hit highlighting her...
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- Mike Woollett
Oct 22, 2020 · Winifred Atwell was a Trinidadian pianist who topped the UK charts in 1956 with her unique blend of classical and pop music. She was a trailblazer for black women in the music industry, but her legacy has been largely forgotten.
Oct 11, 2022 · Learn about Winifred Atwell, the first Black female instrumentalist to top the UK charts with 'Let's Have Another Party'. Discover her early piano lessons, her ragtime hits, her TV appearances and her influence on other artists.
Aug 6, 2021 · Una Winifred Atwell (27 February or 27 April 1910 or 1914– 28 February 1983) was a Trinidadian pianist who enjoyed great popularity in Britain and Australia from the 1950s with a series of...
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- Lokke Leyman
Learn about Winifred Atwell, the first black person to have a number one hit on the UK singles chart and a trailblazer for the post-Windrush generation. Discover her achievements, style, and challenges as a pianist and a businesswoman.
Mar 14, 2024 · Listen to the BBC World Service podcast about Winifred Atwell, the first black artist to top the UK charts with her piano music. Learn about her life, career and legacy as a pioneer of jazz and rock and roll.
