Maggie Brown (singer)

Maggie Brown
Born (1963-02-10) February 10, 1963 (age 61)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
EducationColumbia College Chicago
Occupations
  • Singer
  • spoken word artist
  • music producer
Years active1995–present
Parents
Relatives
  • Oscar Brown III (brother)
  • Grant Wilson Baker (musician)
  • Africa Pace Brown (sister)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals

Maggie Brown (born February 10, 1963) is an American singer, spoken word artist, and music producer. Brown sings in many genres: jazz, blues, R&B, soul, and spoken word. Her singing style has been described by James Walker as "transcend[ing] limitations and genres, while still maintaining her unique unmistakable voice."[1] She is the daughter of Oscar Brown Jr., and was mentored by him and Abbey Lincoln. She uses music to educate, what she calls "edutainment", a word that she learned from her father. She gives talks and demonstrations on music and African American musical history. She performs with her sister, Africa Brown. They perform their work and their father's work.[2]

  1. ^ "Maggie Brown". Hydeparkjazzfestival.org.
  2. ^ "Remembering Jazz Singer And Activist Abbey Lincoln". Npr.org.