Abbey Lincoln
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Summary
Abbey Lincoln was born on August 6, 1930[1], in Chicago[2]. She died on August 14, 2010[3], in New York City[4]. She worked as a jazz singer[5], songwriter[6], actor[7], and singer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,667 views/month, #7,056 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Manhattan[10]
- Spouse: Max Roach[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[14]
- Award received: Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame[15], NEA Jazz Masters[16]
- Sex or gender: female[17]
- Genre: jazz[18]
- Record label: Riverside[19], Candid Records[20], Capitol Records[21], Enja Records[22]
- Discography: Abbey Lincoln discography[23]
- Commons category: Abbey Lincoln[24]
- Archives at: Institute of Jazz Studies[25]
- Cause of death: disease[26]
- Family name: Lincoln[27], Wooldridge[28]
- Given name: Abbey[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Abbey Lincoln[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Instrument: voice[32]
- Described by source: Notable Black American Women[33], Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Topic has template: Template:Abbey Lincoln[36]
- Birth name: Anna Marie Wooldridge[37]
- Name in native language: Abbey Lincoln[38]
- Start of work period: 1956[39]
Why It Matters
Abbey Lincoln has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Abbey Lincoln born?
Abbey Lincoln's place of birth was Chicago[2].
Where did Abbey Lincoln die?
Abbey Lincoln died in New York City[4].
Who was Abbey Lincoln married to?
Abbey Lincoln's spouses include Max Roach[11].
What did Abbey Lincoln do for work?
Abbey Lincoln worked as a jazz singer[5], songwriter[6], actor[7], and singer[8].
What awards did Abbey Lincoln receive?
Honors received include Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame[15] and NEA Jazz Masters[16].