Abbey Lincoln

Abbey Lincoln
Lincoln in concert, 1966
Lincoln in concert, 1966
Background information
Birth nameAnna Marie Wooldridge
Also known asAminata Moseka
Born(1930-08-06)August 6, 1930
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedAugust 14, 2010(2010-08-14) (aged 80)
New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, civil rights activist
Years active1956–2007
LabelsRiverside, Verve, Marge

Anna Marie Wooldridge (August 6, 1930 – August 14, 2010),[1] known professionally as Abbey Lincoln, was an American jazz vocalist and songwriter. She was a civil rights activist beginning in the 1960s.[2][3] Lincoln made a career out of delivering deeply felt presentations of standards, as well as writing and singing her own material.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference :0 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Griffen, Anders (December 2012). "The Abbey Lincoln Collection, 1949-2008 (MC 101)". Institute of Jazz Studies, Rutgers University Libraries. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
  3. ^ Chinen, Nate (August 14, 2010). "Abbey Lincoln, Jazz Singer and Writer, Dies at 80". The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved August 14, 2010.