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Essra Mohawk | |
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| Birth name | Sandra Elayne Hurvitz |
| Also known as | Sandy Hurvitz, Jamie Carter |
| Born | April 23, 1948 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 11, 2023 (aged 75) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar, mandolin |
| Years active | 1964–2023 |
| Labels | Elektra |
| Website | Official site as of 2017, via Wayback Machine |
Essra Mohawk (/ˈɛsrə/; born Sandra Elayne Hurvitz; April 23, 1948 – December 11, 2023) was an American singer-songwriter who recorded a dozen albums.
Her best-known songs include "Sufferin' Til Suffrage" and "Interjections!" (both from Schoolhouse Rock!), "Change of Heart", recorded by Cyndi Lauper and "Stronger Than the Wind", recorded by Tina Turner. Her second album Primordial Lovers was critically acclaimed.