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.

Aug 15, 2010 · Abbey Lincoln, a singer whose dramatic vocal command and tersely poetic songs made her a singular figure in jazz, died on Saturday in Manhattan. She was 80 and lived on the Upper West Side.

Jun 8, 2018 · In 1956, under the advice of her manager, lyricist Bob Russell, she changed her name to Abbey Lincoln — a combination of Westminster Abbey and Abraham Lincoln. That year, she also recorded her first album, Affair: A Story of a Girl in Love , appearing on the cover in a centerfold pose.

Aug 14, 2010 · Strongly influenced by jazz icons Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong, both of whom she met early in her career, Abbey Lincoln's distinctive vocal style, thought-provoking writing, and spirited personality secured her a place among the jazz luminaries.

Aug 14, 2010 · Abbey Lincoln, the legendary jazz singer who believed in singing as a political act, died Saturday in Manhattan. She was 80.

Hear the story of jazz singer and civil rights activist Abbey Lincoln as she recalls her family’s connections to slavery, her political awakening, and more.

Aug 17, 2010 · With a voice capable of evoking the joys and pains of life, she carved a niche as a singer, songwriter and storyteller for more than 40 years. Up until her death this past...

Jan 20, 2021 · Moves to Honolulu, Hawaii to be a resident singer in a club. Returns to California and performs and various clubs. Records her first album, “Abbey Lincoln’s Affair: A Story of a Girl in Love.”...

Aug 6, 2024 · Few artists have had as prolific a career as Abbey Lincoln. The singer, actress and activist was one of the most singular voices in jazz.

Aug 15, 2010 · Abbey Lincoln, an acclaimed jazz singer, songwriter and actress who evolved from a supper-club singer into a strong voice for civil rights, has died. She was 80. Lincoln died Saturday in a...