Music

Legendary Jazz Singer Marlena Shaw Dies at 81

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The musical powerhouse is best known for her sparkling rendition of “California Soul.”

Edith Olmsted
Edith Olmsted 

Breaking News Intern

American soul jazz and blues singer Marlena Shaw, 11th May 1977.
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Edith Olmsted

Edith Olmsted

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