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Lena Horne

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American singer, actress, dancer and civil rights activist.

Born June 30, 1917, Brooklyn, New York, USA – died May 9, 2010, Manhattan, New York, USA.
She was secretly married to musical director and composer Lennie Hayton in 1947, but because of the delicate politics of the interracial match led the couple to move to Paris for a while, and they avoided publicly announcing the marriage for three years.
In 1942, she became the first African-American performer to be put under contract by a major studio. She fought with first lady Eleanor Roosevelt to pass anti-lynching laws. The combination of Horne’s disarming talent and fierce individuality created a powerful force in breaking down racial barriers in Hollywood and beyond.

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Lena Horne has released 90+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Seasons Of A Life, Lena Horne, An Evening With Lena Horne. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of Lena Horne's most popular tracks include Stormy Weather, Jingle All The Way, I Want a Little Doggie, The Lady Is a Tramp, A Fine Romance. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

American singer, actress, dancer and civil rights activist.Born June 30, 1917, Brooklyn, New York, USA – died May 9, 2010, Manhattan, New York, USA.She was secretly married to musical director and com... Read the full biography on this page.

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