Artist Bio:
Dinah Washington, born Ruth Lee Jones on August 29, 1924, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was an American singer and pianist. She was known for her powerful voice and versatility in various genres, including blues, jazz, R&B, and pop. Washington began her music career in the 1940s and achieved major success in the 1950s and 1960s with hits like "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes" and "Unforgettable."
Washington was a pioneering artist in the music industry, becoming one of the first African-American women to achieve mainstream success as a solo artist. She won a Grammy Award in 1959 for Best Rhythm & Blues Performance for her album "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes." Despite her untimely death at the age of 39 in 1963, Dinah Washington left a lasting legacy as one of the most influential and acclaimed singers of her time.
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